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2008 Jeep Wrangler
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2008 Jeep Wrangler
MSRP $19,995 - $30,595
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2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
MSRP $20,895 - $29,695
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6
Gas I4
Displacement
3.8L/231
2.4L/146
Fuel System
SMPI
TBD SMPI
Horsepower
202 hp @ 5000 rpm
180 hp @ 5200 rpm 150 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque
237 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
210 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 165 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
5-speed manual transmission w/OD 4-speed VLP auto transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
14.1 L/100 km
9.8 - 11.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
10.3 - 10.8 L/100 km
7.5 - 8.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
10.3 - 14.1 L/100 km
7.5 - 11.4 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L
57.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
Front Disc Rear Drum 4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Optional
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Not Available
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4 - 5
5
Front Head Room
1,049 mm
983 - 996 mm
Front Leg Room
1,041 mm
1,031 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,417 mm
1,367 mm
Rear Head Room
1,024 - 1,026 mm
927 - 1,003 mm
Rear Leg Room
904 - 945 mm
1,039 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,443 - 1,565 mm
1,067 - 1,361 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Third Row Head Room
—
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
—
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
—
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
—
N/A
Cargo Volume to Second Row
—
N/A
Cargo Volume to Third Row
—
N/A
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,423 - 2,946 mm
2,616 mm
Length, Overall
4,138 - 4,684 mm
4,290 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,877 - 2,103 mm
1,704 mm
Height, Overall
1,798 - 1,839 mm
1,539 - 1,600 mm
Min Ground Clearance
221 - 259 mm
140 - 147 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,697 - 1,959 kg
1,393 - 1,556 kg
Front Tire Size
LT255/75R17 P255/70R18 P245/75R16 P255/75R17 P225/75R16
P205/50XLR17 P205/55R16 P195/65R15
Rear Tire Size
LT255/75R17 P255/70R18 P245/75R16 P255/75R17 P225/75R16
P205/50XLR17 P205/55R16 P195/65R15
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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