Jeep Wrangler III Unlimited (JK) (2006–2016)

The Jeep Wrangler III Unlimited (JK) was offered with 7 engine versions (4 gasoline, 3 diesel), from 174 to 280 hp, built 2006–2016.

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Production years2006–2016
Body styleSUV
Doors5
Length187.0 in (4,751 mm) – 173.4 in (4,404 mm)
Width73.9 in (1,877 mm)
Height72.2 in (1,834 mm) – 72.4 in (1,840 mm)
Fuel tank18.5 gal (70 l) – 22.5 gal (85 l)

All Jeep Wrangler III Unlimited (JK) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
3.8i V6 12V (196 hp) 4x4 Automatic2006–2009Gasoline196 hp (144 kW)232 lb-ft (315 Nm)112 mph (180 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
3.8i V6 12V Sahara (202 hp) 4x42006–2007Gasoline202 hp (149 kW)237 lb-ft (321 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.8 CRDi (174 hp) 4x4 Automatic2007–2009Diesel174 hp (128 kW)302 lb-ft (410 Nm)112 mph (180 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
3.8i V6 12V Sahara (202 hp) 4x4 Automatic2010–2011Gasoline202 hp (149 kW)237 lb-ft (321 Nm)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.8 CRDi (197 hp) 4x42011–2016Diesel197 hp (145 kW)339 lb-ft (460 Nm)11.1 s107 mph (172 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
2.8 CRDi (197 hp) 4x4 Automatic2011–2016Diesel197 hp (145 kW)339 lb-ft (460 Nm)10.7 s107 mph (172 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
3.6i V6 12V Sport (280 hp) 4x4 Automatic2011–2016Gasoline280 hp (206 kW)252 lb-ft (342 Nm)8.9 s112 mph (180 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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