Comparison - Jeep Wrangler JK Rubicon 2018 - vs - MG GS Exclusive 2018

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Jeep J8,Jeep TJL-J8

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
33,645
Updated: 
02 Feb 2018
30,201
Converted from British Pound
Updated: 
02 Jan 2018
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2018
2018
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Manual
7-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
18.60gals
14.60gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Granite Crystal Metallic
#333738
Xtreme Purple Pearl
#4B2175
Firecracker Red Clear
#CC1301
Rhino Clear-Coat
#454B59
Billet Silver Metallic
#837F7C
Bright White
#FFFFFF
Gobi Clear
#7B6F57
Black Clear Coat
#0E0A09
Chief Clear-Coat
#1F8FBD
Color: 
Arctic White
#ECECEC
Jet Black
#191B1F
Aspen Silver (metallic)
#A1A1A1
Sunset Orange (metallic)
#D25214
Mocha Brown (metallic)
#6F5B49
Sahara Gold (metallic)
#B4732F

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler skips over the on-road part of the driving test, and heads straight for the hills.

Pros
The undisputed off-road champion
Singular style
Smooth and strong V-6
A few concessions to modernity inside

Cons
Rough-and-tumble ride
Poor on-road handling
Expensive high-end editions
Remarkably poor safety scores
Soft tops are fussy to use

By: 
thecarconnection.com

The Jeep Wrangler is completely redesigned for 2018. Note that this review covers the new Wrangler. The previous-generation model, the Wrangler JK, is covered separately.

PROS
Unrelentingly capable off-road
Maintains the rugged Jeep character
Increased capability and comfort compared to old models
Extensive customization options from the factory and aftermarket

CONS
Mild towing capability for an otherwise highly capable rig
Less cargo space than some conventional crossovers
Standard V6 engine is a little underwhelming

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
There are few vehicles more capable off-road than the Wrangler JK. Equipped with removable doors, a removable roof, and a fold-down windshield, the four-wheel-drive Wrangler JK is one of the most fun and proficient ways to explore off the beaten path or to feel the wind in your hair. It’s also hard not to fall for the Wrangler JK’s charming and simple design, which can trace its roots back to the Willys MB Jeep of World War II fame.

Cons
The Wrangler JK’s off-road capability comes at the cost of its on-road manners. Live front and rear axles do the Wrangler JK’s ride quality no favors. The body also rolls precariously in turns, and the stability-control system regularly cuts in to prevent the droptop SUV from actually rolling over. Wind noise is exceptionally loud at highway speeds, and this Jeep drinks gas like it’s at an open bar. The available touchscreen infotainment system also is slow to respond to inputs and suffers from poor ergonomics.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The MG GS is the brand’s first SUV, built to rival the Nissan Qashqai, Renault Kadjar and Vauxhall Mokka X. The MG costs less than all those models and is also a little bigger so, in terms of value for money, it’s off to a flying start.

Pros
Decent looks
Punchy engine
Low price

Cons
Cheap feeling cabin
Firm ride
Small boot

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
17.00mpg
30.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
21.00mpg
44.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
16
Cylinders: 
6
V
4
Flat
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.60L
1.50L
Torque: 
260ft-lbs
at 4 800rpm
184ft-lbs
at 4 300rpm
Horsepower: 
285hp
at 6 400rpm
163hp
at 5 600rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
40.80Feet
38.71Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
no
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
no
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
no
yes
Rear View Camera: 
no
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Cargo Floor Mats
Front Door Pockets
Leather Steering Wheel
Cold storage box
Rear foot wind tunnel
Auto-dimming inner rear view mirror
Lazy locking
Trunk 12V power
A/C system
AUX
Push Button Start

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
164.30in
177.16in
Width: 
73.70in
73.03in
Height: 
72.60in
65.55in
Ground Clearance: 
10.00in
7.28in
Front Track: 
61.96in
Rear Track: 
62.72in
Wheel Base: 
95.40in
104.33in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
41.30
39.25
Rear Head Room: 
40.30
38.11
Front Leg Room: 
41.00in
40.79in
Rear leg room: 
35.60in
37.13in
Front Hip Room: 
55.60in
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.80in
56.30in
Rear Hip Room: 
44.70in
Rear Shoulder room: 
44.70in
54.41in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
56.50cu.ft
47.18cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2000lbs
1525lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
12.80cu.ft
17.06cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
42.20degrees
Angle of Departure: 
32.50degrees
Curb Weight: 
4315.00lbs
3053.40lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
no
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes
More Instruments: 
AUX
Odometer

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Heated mirrors
electric mirror
LED tail lamp
Xenon headlamp
LED daytime running lights

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
4 -way manuel passenger seat adjustment
6 -way manual driver seat adjustments
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable driver seat
Cloth
Fabric sporty seat
Leather sporty seat
Driver's seat lumbar support
Front heated seats
Driver's 6-way manual adjustable seat
Driver's 6-way power adjustable seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding Rear Seatback
Rear ventilation ducts
Incline adjustable rear seats
2nd row proportional foldable seat
Passenger's 4-way power adjustable seat
Passenger's 4-way manual adjustable seat

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Macpherson struts front suspension
Rear Suspension: 
Rear stabilizer bar
Multi-link rear suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
Climate Control: 
no
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Leather steering wheel
Air conditioning
Dual vanity mirrors
Cargo floor mats
A/C system
Heater + A/C
Heater + Auto A/C
Lazy locking
Trunk 12V power
Power adjustable door mirror with steering light

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
USB connection
8 total speakers
12 Months of provided satellite radio service
Radio + AUX/USB
MP3 + iPod
DAB audio
Radio data system (RDS)
iGo navigation
USB (with charging function)
Mirror link

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
no
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Manual convertible roof
Privacy glass
Removable soft top
Variable intermittent wipers
Intermittent wipers
Manual fold rear-view mirror
Electrical heated door mirrors
Front and rear boneless wiper
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
17 X 7.5-In
18 in.
Wheels more: 
Fullsize matching spare tire
Polished alloy wheels
Outside Rear Mounted Spare Tire
All Terrain Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
75
Diameter: 
R17
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Electric brake
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear ventilated disc brakes
Electric rake
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
MOPAR Electronic Vehicle Tracking System
Supplemental Front Seat Side Airbags
Seat belt height adjustment
Rear ISOFIX (x2)
Take me home function
Side air curtain
Anti rolling program (ARP)
TPMS
Automatic door latch function
Seat belt reminder

Options

Packages: 
Smoker's Group
Trailer Tow Group
Dual Top Group
Power Convenience Group
Cold Weather Group
Quick Order Package 24r
Quick Order Package 23r
Exterior Options: 
Metal Half Doors W/Locks
3-Piece Black Hard Top
Oversize Spare Tire Carrier
Swing Gate Reinforcement
Jeep Trail Rated Kit
Body Color 3-Piece Hard Top
Body Color Fender Flares
Premium Black Sunrider Soft Top
Deep Tint Sunscreen Windows
Interior Options: 
Freedom Top Hard Top Headliner
Air Conditioning w/Automatic Temperature Control
Radio 430N
Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats
Heated Front Seats
Mopar Premium Sound And Leather
Alpine 9 Speaker W/All Weather Subwoofer
MOPAR Slush Mats