2024 Defender vs. Jeep Wrangler

Ready to take on the rugged paths in a brand-new vehicle? Bernalillo and Sandia Park outdoor enthusiasts love models, like the 2024 Defender and the 2024 Jeep Wrangler. If you’re looking for the ultimate option with the best engine specs and the most body styles, then the new Defender is the one for you in Albuquerque. Get the full scope in the following new Jeep Wrangler vs. Defender guide.

2024 Defender vs. Jeep Wrangler: Engine Specs

Whether you’d like to compare the Defender vs. Wrangler base engines or the Defender vs. Wrangler top engines, the Defender delivers better specs in both scenarios. While the Jeep SUV offers respectable specs, the Defender is on a whole next level. Plus, it can tow over 3,000 pounds more than the Wrangler when comparing the maximum towing capacity. Here are the Jeep Wrangler vs. Defender engine specs:

Defender Engine Options

• 2.0L Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Engine (P300 on Defender 90 & 110): 296 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque
• 3.0L Turbocharged 6-Cylinder Engine with Mild Hybrid Drive (P300 on Defender 130): 296 hp and 347 lb-ft of torque
• 3.0L Turbocharged 6-Cylinder Engine with Mild Hybrid Drive (P400 SE): 395 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque
• 5.0L Supercharged V8 Engine: 518 hp and 461 lb-ft of torque

Jeep Wrangler Engine Options

• 3.6L Pentastar® V6 Engine: 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque
• 2.0L Turbo I4 Engine: 270 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque
• 6.4L HEMI® V8: 470 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque
• 2.0 I4 Turbo PHEV Engine: 375 hp and 370 lb-ft of torque

2024 Defender vs. Jeep Wrangler: Body Styles & Seating Capacities

Both models offer two and four-door models, but the Defender provides an additional option: an extended wheelbase four-door model. What’s more, if you want more seats in your next Tijeras ride, then you’d love that the Defender can seat up to eight passengers when you upgrade to the Defender 130 extended wheelbase model. See the Jeep Wrangler vs. Defender body style and seating capacity breakdown here:

Body Styles

• 2024 Jeep Wrangler: Offers a two-door and a four-door model.
• 2024 Defender: Offers a two-door, a four-door, and an extended wheelbase four-door model.

Seating Capacity

• 2024 Jeep Wrangler: Capable of seating up to four in the two-door models and up to five in the four-door models.
• 2024 Defender: Capable of seating up to six passengers in the Defender 90, seven passengers in the Defender 110, and eight passengers in the Defender 130 extended wheelbase model.

Compare the New Defender to Other Competitors with Land Rover Albuquerque

After seeing how the Defender is better than the Jeep Wrangler in this Defender vs. Wrangler guide, you might be wondering how the Defender does when compared to other competing models. Find out how the Defender comes up on top, once again, when put side-by-side with the Ford Bronco!