2025 Jeep Wrangler vs 2025 Wrangler 4xe Comparison

A comparison of powertrains and performance

The new 2025 Jeep Wrangler is powered by a standard 3.6-liter Pentastar® V6 engine that you can count on for 285 horsepower and you'll have your choice of a six-speed manual transmission or a smooth eight-speed automatic. The Wrangler also offers an optional turbocharged four-cylinder engine that can be combined with an electric motor to give you more low-end power. Another option in the Wrangler is a 3.0-liter diesel V6 as well as a powerful 6.4-liter V8. The new Jeep Wrangler will give you an impressive maximum driving range of 516 miles on a full tank of gas.

The new Jeep Wrangler 4xe is a plug-in hybrid with a 2.0-liter PHEV powertrain. The Wrangler 4xe comes with a battery you'll need to recharge and that will take about 2.4 hours with a 220-volt charger installed in your garage. The new Wrangler 4xe has a limited electric-only driving range of about 21 miles but with the help of the gasoline engine, you can travel as much as 370 miles on a full tank of gas. So the 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid has about 130 miles less driving range than the gas-powered Wrangler but it does provide better fuel economy.

The 2025 Jeep Wrangler equipped with the class-exclusive 6.4-liter HEMI® V8 engine can give you an amazing 470 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. With the plug-in hybrid Jeep Wrangler 4xe you'll get 375 horsepower and but the same 470 pound-feet of torque as the Wrangler with the HEMI® V8.

A comparison of fuel economy

The gas-driven Jeep Wrangler with the V6 engine has earned an EPA rating of 23 MPG on the highway. The turbocharged four-cylinder does somewhat better, coming in at 26 highway MPG when tested by the experts at Car and Driver. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid offers the equivalent of 49 MPG combined city/highway driving according to the EPA. You'll need about 12 hours to fully charge the Jeep Wrangler 4xe if you use a standard household-style 120-volt outlet.

A comparison of interiors

The 2025 Jeep Wrangler and the Wrangler 4xe share a number of interior features. Both come with a comfortable cabin that can include available heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe is available only as a four-door model while the gas-powered version of the Wrangler is available in both a two-door and four-door body style. The gas-powered Jeep Wrangler provides you with 72.4 cubic feet of storage space while the Jeep Wrangler 4xe provides 67.4 cubic feet of room for storage.

A comparison of technology and safety features

The new 2025 Jeep Wrangler has a standard Uconnect® 5 system with a 12.3-inch touch screen and the Wrangler 4xe has a standard screen that's the same size. Both offer available Off-Road Pages that deliver real-time information on pitch and roll in addition to drivetrain settings. You can save time by submitting our completely encrypted, totally secure financing application to get approved for financing in advance.

The 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe has more standard safety features than the gas-powered Wrangler. That includes side curtain airbags for both rows of seats and structural improvements for side-impact performance. Both models give you standard forward collision warning, a backup camera and advanced cruise control.