Best engine for intended purpose

[dstevens]

It depends on the fuel octane and what weight oil you use.

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[Ratbert]

It depends on the fuel octane and what weight oil you use.

You choose an off-roading engine based on fuel octane and oil weight???

 

[4xFUN]

My wife apparently wants to trade in her AMG GLC43 with a 2-door, so I'll be trying to make that decision myself. Fewer options for a 2-door, of course.

Cool Wifey! Yup, only 2 options for 2-door and only 1 option if you want the 35" tire package; the 2.0 Auto.

 

[JLfromCA]

Only one engine has been available in the Jeep Gladiator with the max tow package the 3.6 V6

 

[cansberry]

• As far as I can tell the 4xe doesn't really have an off road advantage.

4xe has the torque on tap near instant. Second most powerful (HP and torque) and the most efficient. And I didn't care for the salesman trying to sell me on silent off roading, but if you're doing a moderate trail, EV only is awesome.

As far as best, I'll argue the merits of the 4xe. Instant(ish) torque from the electric motor, and if you need extra grunt, the 2.0l gives it to you in the low end as well. EV only mode on moderate trails is really great. Geometries are all the same. And again, second most powerful powertrain in the lineup. They also aren't hobbled by the start/stop crap that the other systems get bogged down with since it uses the electric powertrain to start and stop. I didn't expect to like mine so much, coming from a diesel JT and before that, a 2000 XJ with the 4.0, but I'll be damned. It's my favorite Jeep power train, on and off road.

 

[Camaroboi13]

4xe has the torque on tap near instant. Second most powerful (HP and torque) and the most efficient. And I didn't care for the salesman trying to sell me on silent off roading, but if you're doing a moderate trail, EV only is awesome.

As far as best, I'll argue the merits of the 4xe. Instant(ish) torque from the electric motor, and if you need extra grunt, the 2.0l gives it to you in the low end as well. EV only mode on moderate trails is really great. Geometries are all the same. And again, second most powerful powertrain in the lineup. They also aren't hobbled by the start/stop crap that the other systems get bogged down with since it uses the electric powertrain to start and stop. I didn't expect to like mine so much, coming from a diesel JT and before that, a 2000 XJ with the 4.0, but I'll be damned. It's my favorite Jeep power train, on and off road.

Came here to say the same exact thing. 4xE has power on demand. The diesel has gobs of torque as well at low RPMs. Is it a coincidence that we both live in California, I drive a diesel JT and my previous was an XJ? ?

 

[Tank the Jeep]

4xe has the torque on tap near instant. Second most powerful (HP and torque) and the most efficient.

You say “most fuel efficient“. How com I’ve read where people took their 4XE on a trip and get terrible mileage? The electric only last like 30 miles, then you are only on the 2.0 and pulling all that extra weight.

 

[Ratbert]

4xe has the torque on tap near instant. Second most powerful (HP and torque) and the most efficient. And I didn't care for the salesman trying to sell me on silent off roading, but if you're doing a moderate trail, EV only is awesome.

As far as best, I'll argue the merits of the 4xe. Instant(ish) torque from the electric motor, and if you need extra grunt, the 2.0l gives it to you in the low end as well. EV only mode on moderate trails is really great. Geometries are all the same. And again, second most powerful powertrain in the lineup. They also aren't hobbled by the start/stop crap that the other systems get bogged down with since it uses the electric powertrain to start and stop. I didn't expect to like mine so much, coming from a diesel JT and before that, a 2000 XJ with the 4.0, but I'll be damned. It's my favorite Jeep power train, on and off road.

Does that electric power / torque last through extended trails? E.g. through three days going 22 miles of the Rubicon? I'm guessing it does.

 

[Mike_Hawk]

You say “most fuel efficient“. How com I’ve read where people took their 4XE on a trip and get terrible mileage? The electric only last like 30 miles, then you are only on the 2.0 and pulling all that extra weight.

I had a rental 4xe Rubicon and was getting around 15 MPG

 

[Bobby Hank]

I love the 3.6 in a 2 door, have not driven the 4xe or diesel. Recently rented a JLU with the 2.0, and the power difference between the 2.0 4 door and 3.6 2 door is very noticeable. To me, just the right amount of power on the road for a Jeep, as it isn't a race car in any sense of the word. Does great off-road as well, had two 3.6's now and never felt I needed more power on a trail.

 

[The Last Cowboy]

I would add here that if you are going to be living, or using it, at high elevations, the 2.0 may be the better choice.

 

[five9dak]

If you are going to be off road, and need to count on it, I'd want a 3.6 without eTorque, or a gas v8- the simplest setups.

I have a 2020 3.6 non eTorque in a 2 door, it wasn't easy to find slightly used when I got it in 2022.

 

[RicRecon]

My main issue with the diesel is it doesn't like short commutes or cold weather... I live 12 minutes from work and in the Midwest, both unfortunately, are not ideal to run the diesel long term.

If the diesel didn't have it's Achillies tendon clipped with the DEF system, this would be a non-question.

Obviously you need to find other routes to/from work.

 

[cansberry]

You say “most fuel efficient“. How com I’ve read where people took their 4XE on a trip and get terrible mileage? The electric only last like 30 miles, then you are only on the 2.0 and pulling all that extra weight.

Most people are driving in thag range day to day and even on trail days. It evens out and then some. I probably do about 350 miles a month in a single trip and average 22 mpg on that. But then I don't use gas for my day to day commute and my electricity is free.

 

[cansberry]

Does that electric power / torque last through extended trails? E.g. through three days going 22 miles of the Rubicon? I'm guessing it does.

Yes and no. For moderate trails, EV only is good. But for real stuff, you need the extra grunt of the gas engine. So for stuff like the Rubicon, the battery might technically last, but you'll want the engine for the hard stuff

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