Curb Weight of Turbo Diesel

[Non Partisan]

Hello to all at the JL Wrangler forum. Have been researching the diesel option of the 2020 Wrangler and wonder if anyone has knowledge to share concerning the added weight of the 3.0. There are many reviews that state an added 400 pounds to the Wrangler over the 3.6. It would be nice to know where those pounds are located. The weight difference of the 3.0 is about 180 pounds more than the 3.6. The 8HP75 and 850RE are pretty much equal in weight. Five gallons of def is about 45 pounds (when full) located at the rear axle. So, there are 225 pounds accounted for. What do the other 175 pounds come from and where are they located? Truly wish the 3.0 was available in a 2-dr model.

This would be the bomb with a 3.0 powertrain.

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[Tcijoe]

400 lbs as compared to which model? The diesel automatically gets the upgraded axles

 

[Non Partisan]

Yeah, getting a specific curb weight as per model is futile. The numbers stated at various sites vary with one another.

From this article at motor1.com is this snip

From this article at caranddriver.com is this snip

And snipped from the above referenced article (similarly equipped V-6 model)

So, based on just these two articles, it will be anyone's guess at what can be accurately expected for a total curb weight. It does look to be closer to the 5,000 pounds than any model previous. It makes a person say, A 5,000 pound Jeep is not a Jeep, not that any of the unlimited models were light weight. If the 3.0 diesel were used in the 2dr, the curb weight before mods would be just under 4,500 pounds. Still on the heavy side compared with CJs and YJs.

 

[SecondTJ]

So, based on just these two articles, it will be anyone's guess at what can be accurately expected for a total curb weight. It does look to be closer to the 5,000 pounds than any model previous.

C&D numbers look realistic on Unlimited Sahara

4,469 lbs - 3.6
4,549 lbs - 2.0 w/ BSG
4,863 lbs - 3.0

If the 3.0 diesel were used in the 2dr, the curb weight before mods would be just under 4,500 pounds. Still on the heavy side compared with CJs and YJs.

TJ’s were light weight too, my stock 4.0/5-speed weighed in around 3200-3300 lbs

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