2021 Jeep Wrangler vs 2020 Nissan Frontier

2021 Jeep Wrangler

#17 in Mid-Size SUVs

2020 Nissan Frontier

#12 in Pickup Trucks

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80th Anniversary 4x4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Wrangler 80th Anniversary 4x4	22	24	$28,370	$28,900
Wrangler Freedom 4x4	17	25	$28,370	$28,900
Wrangler Islander 4x4	17	25	$28,370	$28,900
Wrangler Rubicon 4x4	17	25	$37,464	$39,300
Wrangler Sport 4x4	17	25	$28,370	$28,900
Wrangler Sport S 4x4	17	25	$28,370	$28,900
Wrangler Unlimited 80th Anniversary 4x4	21	24	$31,815	$32,400
Wrangler Unlimited Freedom 4x4	17	23	$31,815	$32,400
Wrangler Unlimited Islander 4x4	17	23	$31,815	$32,400
Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 392 4x4	13	17	$69,390	$73,500
Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4x4	17	23	$40,839	$42,800
Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4x4	17	23	$37,539	$39,250
Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Altitude 4x4	17	23	$37,539	$39,250
Wrangler Unlimited Sahara High Altitude 4x4	21	24	$37,539	$39,250
Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4x4	17	23	$31,815	$32,400
Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4x4 RHD	21	24	$38,014	$38,925
Wrangler Unlimited Sport Altitude 4x4	17	23	$31,815	$32,400
Wrangler Unlimited Sport S 4x4	17	23	$31,815	$32,400
Wrangler Unlimited Willys 4x4	17	23	$31,815	$32,400
Wrangler Unlimited Willys Sport 4x4	17	23	$31,815	$32,400
Wrangler Willys 4x4	17	25	$28,370	$28,900
Wrangler Willys Sport 4x4	17	25	$28,370	$28,900

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Crew Cab 4x2 S Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 S Automatic	18	24	$26,932	$27,900
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 SV Automatic	18	24	$27,799	$28,800
Frontier Crew Cab 4x2 SV Automatic Long Bed	18	24	$30,313	$31,410
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 PRO-4X Automatic	17	23	$35,387	$37,490
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 S Automatic	17	23	$29,870	$31,290
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 SV Automatic	17	23	$30,538	$31,990
Frontier Crew Cab 4x4 SV Automatic Long Bed	17	23	$30,938	$32,410
Frontier King Cab 4x2 S Automatic	18	24	$25,862	$26,790
Frontier King Cab 4x2 SV Automatic	18	24	$26,710	$27,670
Frontier King Cab 4x4 S Automatic	17	23	$28,646	$29,680
Frontier King Cab 4x4 SV Automatic	17	23	$29,175	$30,560

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,370

$26,932

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$28,900

$27,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$482 / month

$465 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.2

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3.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler SUV is an iconic off-roader that endures because it’s capable and cool.

A new V-6 gives buyers a reason to shop the 2020 Nissan Frontier this year, but waiting for next year’s redesign is a better idea.

TCC Likes

Adventure included
Iconic looks
Unbelievable capability

Affordable
Intriguing new V-6
Decent off-roader

TCC Dislikes

Poor safety options
Not especially comfortable
Overpriced

So, so old
Lousy safety scores
Dated infotainment

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

41.7

38.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.7

58.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.2

42.4

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

55.6

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

33.6

Front Head Room (in)

42.6

39.9

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.7

58.3

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

9.7

Length, Overall (in)

166.8

205.5

Height, Overall (in)

73.6

70.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.9

Wheelbase (in)

96.8

125.9

Liftover Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.8

72.8

Track Width, Front (in)

62.9

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

9.8

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

9.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

31.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

12.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

12.9

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

61.4

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

61.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

44.4

Cargo Volume (ft³)

27.1

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

59.5

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.9

11.3

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.9

11.7

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.5

21.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.5

43.5

Steering Type

Re-Circulating Ball

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TDB

Front Tire Size

P255/70SR18

P265/70TR16

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

TDB

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/70SR18

P265/70TR16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

6620

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

6620

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

662

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

5000

6012

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

8016

11230

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

16 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Full-Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Styled Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

16 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Styled Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

220

185

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

650

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

295 @ 3000

281 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

EC1

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.8 L/231

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

None

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

270 @ 5250

310 @ 6400

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans PTO Access

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.25

Trans Type

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

4.80

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.71

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.26

Trans Order Code

DFT

Transfer Case Model

Manual

None

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.65

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.86

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.42

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Wrangler

Nissan Frontier

Body Code

Body Style

Sport Utility

Crew Cab

Suspension

Axle Type - Front

Non-Independent

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.45

3.69

Suspension Type - Rear

Trailing Arm

Leaf

Axle Type - Rear

Rigid Axle

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.45

3.69

Suspension Type - Front

Leading Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.7

9.0

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Jeep Wrangler

2021 Wrangler supplies looks good
Lease: From $349 for 36 months
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Finance: From 0% APR for 36 months

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2020 Nissan Frontier

2020 Frontier is ready for a test drive
Rebates: $2,000 cash back
Lease: From $279 per month for 36 months
Finance: From 0% APR for 72 months

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