2024 Jeep Wrangler Engine Differences

Exercise the power of choice with the engine lineup available for the 2024 Jeep Wrangler. The standard 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine offers balanced performance, with 285 horsepower and up to 24 MPG on the highway. However, its unique characteristic is the available six-speed manual transmission you can have paired with it. Looking for extra torque and enhanced fuel economy around town? The 2.0L turbocharged inline four-cylinder (I4) engine may be right for you — with up to 295 pound-feet of torque and a 20 MPG rating in city driving. Both of these engines can tow up to 5,000 pounds.

Rule the off-road trails or pavement with the 6.4L SRT® HEMI V8 engine. This powerhouse engine makes 470 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of dirt-churning torque — both best-in-class outputs for the class. Unleash all this power to accelerate from 0 to 60 MPH in just 4.5 seconds with this engine.

A unique offering for the Wrangler 4xe is the 2.0L turbo I4 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) engine. Melding the combined powers of gas and battery electric performance, the 4xe powertrain makes 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque while also operating with a 49 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) rating. The Wrangler 4xe has a 22-mile electric-only range, and a 370-mile total driving range once you switch over to the gas engine.

See the performance specs for each of the available Wrangler engines in the accompanying chart.

2024 Jeep Wrangler Engine Model Availability

Whether you have your ideal engine in mind or you’re looking to choose your ideal trim level first, let the team at Sunnyside CDJR help you see which engines are available in each 2024 Jeep Wrangler model. Peruse the lists below for standard and available engines. Then, see our Wrangler trims page for details about other features in your favorite model.

3.6L Pentastar® V6

Enjoy the classic power of a V6 engine with much of the 2024 Jeep Wrangler trim lineup. Included on the Sport through the Rubicon X trims, this engine sets a high bar for excellence. Sport, Sport S, and Willys models pair the engine with a Command-Trac® part-time four-wheel drive (4WD) system. Rubicon and Rubicon X trims include a 4:1 Rock-Trac® part-time 4WD system.

2.0L Turbo I4

If you’re looking for extra torque and boosted fuel efficiency, the 2.0L turbo I4 engine is an excellent choice. Find it standard on the Sahara trim and available on the Sport through the Rubicon trims. All but the Rubicon pair it with the Command-Trac part-time 4WD system, while the Rubicon features its 4:1 Rock-Trac part-time 4WD system.

6.4L SRT® HEMI® V8

For ultimate power and off-road capability in the 2024 Jeep Wrangler lineup, look no further than the 6.4L SRT HEMI V8 engine. It’s exclusively equipped with the Rubicon 392 and Rubicon 392 Final Edition models. Both of these trims include a 2.72:1 Selec-Trac® full-time 4WD system with a 4.56 rear axle ratio for spectacular Trail Rated® capability.

Standard

• Rubicon 392
• Rubicon 392 Final Edition

2.0L Turbo I4 PHEV

Every 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe includes the 2.0L turbo I4 PHEV powertrain. The Sport S 4xe model includes a 2.72:1 Selec-Trac® full-time 4WD system with a 3.73 rear axle ratio. A 4:1 Rock-Trac heavy-duty full-time 4WD system with Tru-Lok® front and rear axles and a 4.10 rear axle ratio are paired with this engine exclusively on the ultra-capable Rubicon 4xe and Rubicon X 4xe trims.

Standard

• Sports S 4xe
• Willys 4xe
• Sahara 4xe
• Rubicon 4xe
• Rubicon X 4xe
• High Altitude 4xe

Learn More About the 2024 Jeep Wrangler

Take the next step in your research process and learn more about the 2024 Jeep Wrangler using some of the resources from Sunnyside CDJR. Get started with our model review and see exterior highlights, interior features, and more. Then, compare the standard equipment in each Wrangler trim option using our trims research page. Plus, you can take a deep dive into the differences between the Wrangler Sahara and Rubicon trims.