3.6L Auto vs 2.0L Auto

[BaldEagle]

I looked it up today and should be used more than listen to verbal nonsense.

The engine was first used in China. Now that says it all.

It seems this 2.0 is for fuel economy not much of performance difference

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[BaldEagle]

You drove the Alfa or a JL with the 2.0??

Alpha

 

[BaldEagle]

Alpha

Same engine

 

[BaldEagle]

Same engine

Drove is suv felt like a fast lexus

 

[BaldEagle]

Drove is suv felt like a fast lexus

It definitely takes off but feels like a sports car . I am trying to imagine it in Wrangler not excited . Afraid to give up feel of V6

 

[DanW]

Same engine

I'd drive the Jeep version before drawing any conclusions. There are some significant changes for the JL application.

 

[BaldEagle]

1. What ever engine has faster acceleration than the 3.6 van engine the JK has I would buy.

1. What ever engine has faster acceleration than the 3.6 van engine the JK has I would buy.

Go test drive the Alpha it’s a different feel not sure Wrangler lovers will like it . It’s like tease . It flattens out at 65-70 with power

 

[BaldEagle]

I'd drive the Jeep version before drawing any conclusions. There are some significant changes for the JL application.

Pls explain if you know

 

[BaldEagle]

Pls explain if you know

So you would order the Hurricane over V6 ok

 

[DanW]

So you would order the Hurricane over V6 ok

I ordered the V6, so no. Go back to all the interviews with Mike Manley of Jeep, when they first came out with the JL. He said there were design changes because Jeeps will be crawling in hot weather, and because they are much heavier. It also has the belt start generator, which I'm not sure is a part of the Alpha's set up.

 

[BaldEagle]

Please feel free to check my math but I think the 3.6L Auto is actually still the more efficient engine over the 2.0L...

So based on my local gas station (Lewisville, TX) it’s
$2.23 for 87 Octane (What the 3.6L needs) and
$2.89 for 91 Octane (What the 2.0L needs)

Let’s say we use 20 gallons of the 21.5 gallon tank that the 4 door has.
3.6L: 20 gallons X $2.23 = $44.60 per tank refill
2.0L: 20 gallons X $2.89 = $57.80 per tank refill

Well the 2.0L gets better gas mileage you say (Which it does)….
3.6L: 18/23 = 20.5 mpg avg
2.0L: 21/24 = 22.5 mpg avg

So how many miles does each engine get you?
3.6L: 20.5 mpg X 20 gal = 410 miles
2.0L: 22.5 mpg X 20 gal = 450 miles

So basically you get 40 miles more for $13.20 more. If you fill up every 2 weeks that’s 26 fill ups in a year. It will ultimately give you 1,040 more miles but also cost you about $343.20 (gas prices will fluctuate as well) more a year to drive the 2.0L over the V6. I love the idea of all that the 2.0L has to offer but when you factor in all of the things that could break on the 2.0L Turbo (Mild Hybrid) I’m starting to lean back towards the proven V6. What are y'all thinking?
P.S. I'm excited to get my first Wrangler in the spring/summer!

I was going with turbo really excited but a lot more can go wrong you can’t go wrong with V6 has lots of balls and will last for 20 years . Turbo we don’t know . So winner is V6

 

[BaldEagle]

So if we take fuel economy out of the question, what are your guys thoughts on these motors from a trail perspective? There are already lots of options for forced induction on the 3.6, but would the 2.0 with a good tune be the way to go? I really want the deasel, but I have already been waiting so damn long, i just don’t know if I can hold out another year...

Jason go with the V6

 

[BaldEagle]

I feel outside of fuel I see. No point it does not blow away the V6 seems tve v6 is made for Wrangler 2.0 has not figured out its place yet

Agreed

 

[Wrangler847]

You can always supercharge the v6 if you want more performance.

 

[DanW]

Pls explain if you know

Jeep's GM says there were significant design changes to adapt the engine to a Wrangler. A lightweight car is a whole different animal than a heavy SUV. At a minimum, it will have entirely different mapping, optimized for low-end torque. He made it sound like there were significant hardware changes, too.

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