Comparison - Jeep Wrangler JK Rubicon 2018 - vs - Buick Encore Sport Touring 2018

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Jeep Wrangler JK Rubicon 2018

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Jeep J8,Jeep TJL-J8

Also called:

Opel Mokka,Bitter Mokka,Vauxhall Mokka

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

33,645

Updated:

02 Feb 2018

27,065

Updated:

15 Feb 2018

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

Four Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Year:

2018

Total Seating:

Transmission:

6-speed Manual

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

18.60gals

14.00gals

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:

Black Cherry Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic

#5E283F

Coastal Blue Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic

#006DAD

Graphite Gray Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic

#454948

Ebony Twilight Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic

#090909

Quicksilver Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic

#DADEDD

River Rock Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic

#906240

Summit White/Black Carbon Metallic

#FFFFFF

White Frost Tricoat/Satin Nickel Metallic

#DDE0DB

Winterberry Red Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic

#7B2029

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.

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caranddriver.com

The 2018 Buick Encore ranked #3 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Buick Encore has a score of 8.2 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 41 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Nice interior with lots of standard features
User-friendly infotainment system
Nimble handling
Excellent predicted reliability

Cons
Underpowered base engine
Higher base price than rivals

By:

usnews.com

Its interior is comfortable, well designed, and more premium than most of its rivals, but it never quite reaches full-luxury levels of comfort.An ionizing interior air cleaner enhances the Encore’s climate-control system, HD radio joins the list of features in the infotainment arena, and last year’s gas cap is ditched in favor of a capless fuel-filling system. A coppery-gold hue called Coppertino Metallic is also new for 2018.

Pros
Intuitive and holistic infotainment suite,
premium interior,
comfortable ride.

Cons
Disappointing fuel economy,
slightly gawky proportions,
limited active safety features.

By:

caranddriver.com

The 2018 Buick Encore does the pint-size crossover thing well, although it lacks some safety tech and gets pricey with options.

Pros
Refined interior
Pint-sized dimensions
Good ride quality
Attractive styling inside and out

Cons
Cramped inside
Underpowered base engine
Pricey with options
Lacks some safety tech

By:

thecarconnection.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

17.00mpg

24.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

21.00mpg

30.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

3.60L

1.40L

Torque:

260ft-lbs

at 4 800rpm

148ft-lbs

at 1 850rpm

Horsepower:

285hp

at 6 400rpm

138hp

at 4 900rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

40.80Feet

36.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

164.30in

168.40in

Width:

73.70in

69.90in

Height:

72.60in

65.30in

Ground Clearance:

10.00in

6.20in

Front Track:

60.60in

Rear Track:

60.60in

Wheel Base:

95.40in

100.60in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.30

39.60

Rear Head Room:

40.30

38.80

Front Leg Room:

41.00in

40.80in

Rear leg room:

35.60in

35.80in

Front Hip Room:

55.60in

51.70in

Front Shoulder Room:

55.80in

54.20in

Rear Hip Room:

44.70in

50.10in

Rear Shoulder room:

44.70in

52.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

56.50cu.ft

48.40cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

2000lbs

1016lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

12.80cu.ft

18.80cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

42.20degrees

22.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

32.50degrees

27.00degrees

Curb Weight:

4315.00lbs

3237.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Heated mirrors

4 One-Touch Power Windows

Heated Mirrors

Hands-Free Entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

4 -way manuel passenger seat adjustment

6 -way manual driver seat adjustments

Bucket front seats

Height adjustable driver seat

Cloth

2-Way Manual Driver Seat Adjustments

6 -way power driver seat

4-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Height adjustable driver seat

Leatherette/Cloth

Bucket front seats

Fold flat passenger seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

6 -way power passenger seat

Rear Seats Features:

Folding Rear Seatback

Split-folding rear seatback

Rear ventilation ducts

Folding with storage center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear stabilizer bar

rear stabilizer bar

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Leather steering wheel

Air conditioning

Dual vanity mirrors

Cargo floor mats

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Turn signal in mirrors

Leather steering wheel

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

USB connection

8 total speakers

12 Months of provided satellite radio service

3 Months of provided satellite radio service

Speed sensitive volume control

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

6 total speakers

USB Connection

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated front disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

rear ventilated disc brakes

solid rear disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

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

Turn Signal Mirrors

Emergency Service*

Rear center 3-point belt

Dual front and dual rear side-mounted airbags

Airbag Deployment Notification*

Post-collision safety system

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

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

Buick Interior Protection Package

Active Package

Road Trip Package

Safety Package

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

Accessory Carrier Hitch

Front License Plate Bracket

Roof Rack Cross Rails

Power Glass Moonroof

Front License Plate Bracket

Splash Guards

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

All-Weather Floor Mats

Front Footwell and Cup Holder Lighting Kit

Custom Molded Cargo Tray

Intellilink Audio System w/Color Touch Navigation

Cargo Mat

Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control

Bose Premium 7-Speaker Audio System

Premium All-Weather Floor Liners

Cargo Net

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Ebony, leatherette/cloth

#1E1E1E

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Comparison - Jeep Wrangler JK Rubicon 2018 - vs - Buick Encore Sport Touring 2018

General

Also called:

Jeep J8,Jeep TJL-J8

Also called:

Opel Mokka,Bitter Mokka,Vauxhall Mokka

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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