2025 Jeep Wrangler Engine Options & Towing | Barrington, IL

The legend of the 2025 Jeep Wrangler is founded in unyielding performance. This iconic off-road SUV boasts three different engine options for the 2025 model year, along with a number of rugged 4x4 drivetrain options and brawny towing capabilities. Explore the engine options and performance specs for each 2025 Wrangler powertrain in this engines guide crafted by the Jeep specialists at Wickstrom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.

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2025 Jeep Wrangler Exterior Lakeside Rocks

2025 Jeep Wrangler Engine Differences

Take your open-air drives to the next level with your favorite 2025 Jeep Wrangler engine option. The standard 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine makes 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, while the available 2.0L turbo inline four-cylinder (I4) engine makes 270 horsepower and a boosted 295 pound-feet of torque at slightly lower revs than the V6. Legendary brawn and roaring capability await with the 6.4L HEMI® SRT® V8 engine included only with the Wrangler Rubicon 392. Its dirt-tossing, pavement-seating power tops out at 470 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque.

For top fuel economy in the Wrangler, pick the 2.0L turbo I4 engine with up to 20 MPG in city driving and up to 23 MPG on the highway. With the available automatic transmission, the 3.6L V6 gets up to 18 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway. Models with the V6 and standard manual transmission can get up to 17 MPG on the highway and 23 MPG on the highway. These fuel economy ratings translated to overall driving range vary slightly based on the Wrangler configuration you pick. Two-door Wrangler models have a 17.5-gallon gas tank, while four-door configurations are built with a 21.5-gallon gas tank. With their larger tank, four-door models with the 3.6L V6 can go up to 430 miles on a single tank of gas, and four-door models with the 2.0L turbo engine go up to 452 miles on a single fuel-up.

Compare the three Wrangler engine options in the accompanying chart.

Engine3.6L Pentastar V62.0L turbo I46.4L HEMI SRT V8
Horsepower285 HP270 HP470 HP
Max. Horsepower RPM6,400 RPM5,250 RPM6,000 RPM
Torque260 lb.-ft.295 lb.-ft.470 lb.-ft.
Max. Torque RPM4,800 RPM3,000 RPM4,300 RPM
Max. Engine Speed6,600 RPM5,800 RPM6,400 RPM
MPG (City/Hwy)18 / 2320 / 2313 / 16
Max. Driving Range (Two Door/Four Door)332 / 430 mi.368 / 452 mi.– / 301 mi.
Oil Capacity5.0 qts.5.0 qts.7.0 qts.
TransmissionSix-speed manual / eight-speed automaticEight-speed automaticEight-speed automatic
2025 Jeep Wrangler Exterior Towing Airstream

2025 Jeep Wrangler Towing Capacity

On the road to outdoor fun, bringing your boat, camping trailer, or ATVs can make all the difference between a fun weekend and an unforgettable outing. When you head out in the 2025 Jeep Wrangler, you can pull with confidence in its sturdy towing capabilities. Two-door configurations have a 2,000-pound towing capacity with the V6 or I4 engines, while the four-door configurations with these engines, as well as the Rubicon 392 with its HEMI V8, can tow up to 3,500 pounds. Unlock up to 5,000 pounds of maximum towing power by choosing the four-door Rubicon trim equipped with either the 3.6L Pentastar or 2.0L turbo engine.

Looking for upgraded towing equipment? The Trailer Tow and Auxiliary Switch Group on the Sport, Sport S, Sahara, and Rubicon X, and adds a receiver hitch, seven-pin and four-pin wiring harness, and auxiliary switches.

See the towing capacity organized by configuration and engine option in the following chart.

Configuration3.6L Pentastar V6 Max. Towing Capacity2.0L Turbo I4 Max. Towing Capacity6.4L HEMI SRT V8 Max. Towing Capacity
Two-Door2,000 lbs.2,000 lbs.N/A
Four-Door3,500 lbs.3,500 lbs.3,500 lbs.
Rubicon Four-Door5,000 lbs.5,000 lbs.N/A

2025 Jeep Wrangler Engine Model Availability

Once you’ve picked out the 2025 Jeep Wrangler engine with the performance you crave, the next step is seeing which trim option offers it. Across the trim lineup, the 3.6L Pentastar V6 is standard, and the 2.0L turbo I4 is offered on five of the seven available models. The Sahara trim is standard with the 2.0L turbo engine and optionally upgraded with the 3.6L V6. For epic Wrangler power, the Rubicon 392 is exclusively equipped with the 6.4L HEMI SRT V8.

Along with your preferred engine option, the included 4x4 system varies by trim. Sport, Sport S, Willys, and Sahara trims all include a standard Command-Trac® part-time 4x4 system with a 2:72.1 low range. Opt for the Rubicon or Rubicon X and receive 4x4 capability with the Rock-Trac® system, standard with part-time engagement and available with full-time engagement and a 100:1 crawl ratio. The Rubicon 392 gets a full-time Selec-Trac® full-time 4x4 system with a 2:71.1 drive ratio.

Engine availability by trims is as follows:

Sport
Standard: 3.6L Pentastar V6
Available: 2.0L turbo I4
Drivetrain: Command-Trac part-time 4x4

Sport S
Standard: 3.6L Pentastar V6
Available: 2.0L turbo I4
Drivetrain: Command-Trac part-time 4x4

Willys
Standard: 3.6L Pentastar V6
Available: 2.0L turbo I4
Drivetrain: Command-Trac part-time 4x4

Sahara
Standard: 2.0L turbo I4
Available: 3.6L Pentastar V6
Drivetrain: Command-Trac part-time 4x4

Rubicon
Standard: 3.6L Pentastar V6
Available: 2.0L turbo I4
Drivetrain: Rock-Trac heavy-duty part-time 4x4

Rubicon X
Standard: 3.6L Pentastar V6
Available: 2.0L turbo I4
Drivetrain: Rock-Trac heavy-duty part-time 4x4

Rubicon 392
Standard: 6.4L HEMI SRT V8
Drivetrain: Selec-Trac full-time 4x4

2025 Jeep Wrangler Learn More About the 2025 Jeep Wrangler

Potent engine options, robust towing prowess, and nimble 4x4 systems are just a few of the key reasons to pick the Jeep Wrangler. Learn about the interior, rugged design, and vibrant color options with our model review. For an in-depth look at all the standard features in each trim option, see our Wrangler trims page.







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