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Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited
2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited
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$27,895
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.0
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Volkswagen Atlas
2021 Volkswagen Atlas
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$31,545
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.3
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Overview

Engine
3.6-liter V6 Gas
Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
5-Speed Automatic (+$1,400)
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 16 MPG
Hwy: 21 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 24 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.6 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
7 seater

Photos

Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited
Side View Driving
Dashboard
18
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Volkswagen Atlas
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
17
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
3.6-liter V6 Gas
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
285 hp @ 6400 rpm
235 hp @ 4500 rpm
Torque
260 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
5-Speed Automatic (+$1,400)
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Re-Circulating Ball
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
40.8 ft
38.1 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
N/A
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7.5"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
N/A
Strut
Rear Suspension
N/A
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P245/75SR17
P245/60HR18
Rear Tire
P245/75SR17
P245/60HR18
Spare Tire
Full-Size
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
18 MPG
22 MPG
City
16 MPG
21 MPG
Highway
21 MPG
24 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.8 Tons/yr
8.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gallons
18.6 gallons
Cruising Range City
360 miles
390.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
472.5 miles
446.4 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
N/A
198.3 in
Height
72.6 in
70 in
Max Width
73.7 in
78.3 in
Front Width
61.9 in
67.2 in
Rear Width
61.9 in
67.8 in
Wheelbase
116 in
117.3 in
Ground Clearance
8.7 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
7 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41 in
41.5 in
Front Seat Headroom
41.3 in
41.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.8 in
61.5 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55.6 in
58.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
37.2 in
37.6 in
Rear Seat Headroom
40.4 in
40.4 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
56.8 in
60.8 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
56.7 in
58 in
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
33.7 in
Third Row Headroom
N/A
38.3 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
54.9 in
Third Row Hip Room
N/A
45.1 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
N/A
4,222 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
2,000 lbs
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
70.6 ft³
96.8 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
31.5 ft³
55.5 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
31.5 ft³
20.6 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Baja Yellow Clearcoat, Build Out:11/13/2017
  • Billet Silver Metallic Clearcoat
  • Black Clearcoat
  • Bright White Clearcoat
  • Chief Clearcoat
  • Firecracker Red Clearcoat
  • Gobi Clearcoat
  • Granite Crystal Metallic Clearcoat
  • Rhino Clearcoat
  • Xtreme Purple Pearlcoat
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Pyrite Silver Metallic
  • Tourmaline Blue Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

N/A
  • Titan Black, Cloth Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Optional
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Optional
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Navigation System
Optional
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Optional
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Not Available
Rear A/C
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Optional
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
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