Comparison - Nissan Xterra SUV 2015 - vs - Jeep Wrangler JK Rubicon 2018

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Nissan Paladin,Nissan Roniz

Also called:

Jeep J8,Jeep TJL-J8

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Make: 
Average Price: 
27,796
Updated: 
01 Dec 2016
33,645
Updated: 
02 Feb 2018
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Four Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2015
2018
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
5-speed Automatic
6-speed Manual
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
no
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
21.10gals
18.60gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Brilliant Silver
#C8C8C8
Cayenne Red
#8B1F1D
Glacier White
#F6F6F8
Lava Red
#CA3605
Metallic Blue
#304AAE
Night Armor
#42433E
SolarFlare Yellow (Late Availability)
#F2F200
Super Black
#000000
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

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

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
15.00mpg
17.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
20.00mpg
21.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
24
Cylinders: 
6
V
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
4.00L
3.60L
Torque: 
281ft-lbs
at 4 000rpm
260ft-lbs
at 4 800rpm
Horsepower: 
261hp
at 5 600rpm
285hp
at 6 400rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.30Feet
40.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
no
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
no
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
no
no
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
no
Rear View Camera: 
yes
no
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: 
Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
Destination Download*
Cargo Floor Mats
Front Door Pockets
Leather Steering Wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
178.70in
164.30in
Width: 
72.80in
73.70in
Height: 
74.90in
72.60in
Ground Clearance: 
9.50in
10.00in
Front Track: 
61.80in
Rear Track: 
61.80in
Wheel Base: 
106.30in
95.40in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.90
41.30
Rear Head Room: 
39.30
40.30
Front Leg Room: 
42.40in
41.00in
Rear leg room: 
34.40in
35.60in
Front Hip Room: 
55.90in
55.60in
Front Shoulder Room: 
58.30in
55.80in
Rear Hip Room: 
46.10in
44.70in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.30in
44.70in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
65.70cu.ft
56.50cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
5000lbs
2000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
36.30cu.ft
12.80cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
33.20degrees
42.20degrees
Angle of Departure: 
29.40degrees
32.50degrees
Curb Weight: 
4425.00lbs
4315.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
no
no
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Remote keyless power door locks
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable driver seat
Cloth
Fold flat passenger seat
Bucket front seats
4 -way manuel passenger seat adjustment
6 -way manual driver seat adjustments
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable driver seat
Cloth
Rear Seats Features: 
Split-folding rear seatback
Rear ventilation ducts
Folding Rear Seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front independent suspension
Front stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension: 
Front and rear stabilizer bar
Rear stabilizer bar

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
no
no
More Comfort Features: 
Air conditioning
Leather steering wheel
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual vanity mirrors
Leather steering wheel
Air conditioning
Dual vanity mirrors
Cargo floor mats

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Mast antenna
Rockford Fosgate premium brand stereo system
Rockford Fosgate premium brand speakers
9 total speakers
300 watts stereo output
Speed sensitive volume control
Satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
1 subwoofer(s)
3 Months of provided satellite radio service
Radio data system
USB connection
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
USB connection
8 total speakers
12 Months of provided satellite radio service

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
no
More in Glass and Roof: 
Variable intermittent wipers
Privacy glass
Intermittent rear wiper
Roof rack
Manual convertible roof
Privacy glass
Removable soft top
Variable intermittent wipers
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
16 x 7.0 in
17 X 7.5-In
Wheels more: 
All terrain tires
Underbody mounted spare tire
Fullsize non-matching spare tire
Fullsize matching spare tire
Polished alloy wheels
Outside Rear Mounted Spare Tire
All Terrain Tires
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
75
Diameter: 
R16
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
75
Diameter: 
R17

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: 
no
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated front disc brakes
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
rear ventilated disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
no
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: 
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear center 3-point belt
Rear height adjustable headrests
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
MOPAR Electronic Vehicle Tracking System
Supplemental Front Seat Side Airbags

Options

Packages: 
Nevada Tow Package
Leather Package
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: 
Special Paint- SolarFlare Yellow (Late Availability)
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: 
Retractable Cargo Cover
Adjustable Cargo Organizer
PRO-4X Floor Mats (3-Piece)
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

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Gray, cloth
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