At a glance
- Model year
- 2026
- Wheelbase
- 96.8 (2,460) — 2-door, 118.4 (3,008) — 4-door
- Engines
- 3.6-liter V-6 (285 hp); 2.0-liter I-4 (270 hp)
- Transmissions
- D478 6-speed manual; 850RE 8-speed automatic
- Axle ratios
- 4.10, 4.56, 4.88
- Transfer case
- MP3022OR ROCK-TRAC (low range 4.0:1); NV241OR ROCK-TRAC (low range 4.0:1)
- Seating
- 2/2 (2-door), 2/3 (4-door)
Powertrain, axle ratio, payload and towing
One row per combination Jeep lists for the Rubicon. Jeep prints this table for the 4-door only.
| Engine | Transmission | Axle ratio | Payload (lb) | Base weight (lb) | GAWR front / rear (lb) | GCWR (lb) | Max trailer (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6-liter V-6 | D478 6-speed manual | 4.10 | 1,381 | 4,594 | 3,100 / 3,550 | 8,500 | 3,500 |
| 3.6-liter V-6 | D478 6-speed manual | 4.88 | 1,381 | 4,594 | 3,100 / 3,550 | 8,500 | 3,500 |
| 3.6-liter V-6 | 850RE 8-speed automatic | 4.10 | 1,328 | 4,623 | 3,100 / 3,550 | 10,300 | 5,000 |
| 3.6-liter V-6 | 850RE 8-speed automatic | 4.56 | 1,562 | 4,688 | 3,100 / 3,550 | 8,600 | 3,500 |
| 2.0-liter I-4 | 850RE 8-speed automatic | 4.10 | 1,310 | 4,640 | 3,100 / 3,550 | 10,300 | 5,000 |
| 2.0-liter I-4 | 850RE 8-speed automatic | 4.56 | 1,545 | 4,705 | 3,100 / 3,550 | 8,600 | 3,500 |
Engines
| Engine | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6-LITER PENTASTAR V-6 | 285 hp (213 kW) at 6,400 rpm | 260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) at 4,800 rpm | 220 cu. in. (3,604 cu. cm) | Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2 | 17.5 (2-door), 21.5 (4-door) |
| 2.0-LITER TURBO I-4 | 270 hp (200 kW) at 5,250 rpm | 295 lb.-ft. (400 N•m) at 3,000 rpm | 121 cu. in. (1995 cu. cm) | Minimum unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2; 91 octane or higher recommended for optimum fuel economy and performance | 17.5 (2-door), 21.5 (4-door) |
Towing and EPA fuel economy as printed by Jeep
- 3.6-liter V-6: maximum gross trailer weight 2,000 lbs. (2-door), 3,500 lbs. (4-door), 5,000 lbs. (4-door Rubicon, 4.10 automatic). EPA mpg (city/hwy/combined): 17/23/19 — manual with engine stop-start (ESS) (2-door); 18/23/20 — automatic with engine stop-start (ESS) (4 door only); 16/22/19 — manual with ESS (4-door).
- 2.0-liter I-4: maximum gross trailer weight 2,000 lbs. (2-door), 3,500 lbs. (4-door), 5,000 lbs. (4-door Rubicon, automatic 4.10 axle ratio with LT285/70R17C tire). EPA mpg (city/hwy/combined): 20/23/21 — automatic with ESS (2-door); 20/22/21 — automatic with ESS (4-door).
Transmissions and gear ratios
D478 MANUAL, SIX-SPEED WITH OVERDRIVE
1st 5.13 · 2nd 2.63 · 3rd 1.53 · 4th 1.00 · 5th 0.81 · 6th 0.72 · Reverse 4.49
850RE AUTOMATIC, EIGHT-SPEED OVERDRIVE
1st 4.71 · 2nd 3.13 · 3rd 2.10 · 4th 1.67 · 5th 1.28 · 6th 1.00 · 7th 0.84 · 8th 0.67 · Reverse 3.30
Transfer case and axles
- MP3022OR ROCK-TRAC: Full-time; low range 4.0:1. Availability: Optional — Rubicon.
- NV241OR ROCK-TRAC: Standard — Part-time; low range 4.0:1. Availability: Standard — Rubicon.
- Front: 3rd generation Dana axles
- Differential type: Open or Tru-Lok electronic locking (Rubicon models)
- Rear: 3rd generation Dana axles Dana 44 HD Full Float (Rubicon models)
- Differential type: Tru-Lok electronic locking (Rubicon models)
- Axle ratios: 3.45, 4.10 (Rubicon, Willys), 4.56 (Moab 392 and Xtreme 35 Pkg), 4.88 (opt Rubicon 3.6 liters)
Dimensions (inches, millimeters in parentheses)
- Wheelbase: 96.8 (2,460) — 2-door, 118.4 (3,008) — 4-door
- Overhang — Front: 29.2 (741.6)
- Overhang — Rear: 40.8 (1,036.3)
- Track — Front: 64.4 (1,636) (Rubicon) / 66.9 (1,699) (Xtreme 35 Pkg and Moab 392)
- Track — Rear: 64.4 (1,636) (Rubicon) / 66.9 (1,699) (Xtreme 35 Pkg and Moab 392)
- Overall Length (includes spare tire): 166.8 (4,237) (2-door) / 170.9 (4,341) (Xtreme 35 Pkg (2-door)) / 188.4 (4,785) (4-door) / 192.5 (4,890) (Xtreme 35 Pkg (4-door) and Moab 392)
- Overall Width: 73.9 (1,877) / 79.3 (2,014) (Xtreme 35 Pkg and Moab 392)
- Overall Height: 73.6 (1,868.4) / 75.5 (Xtreme 35 Pkg and Moab 392)
Off-road angles and clearance
Measured by Jeep at curb weight with the standard tire shown. A value that differs between the 2-door and the 4-door is labeled.
| Tire | Approach | Breakover | Departure | Ground clearance (in) | Ramp travel index | Water fording (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT285/70R17 (standard on Rubicon) | 44° (2-door), 43.9° (4-door) | 27.8° (2-door), 22.6° (4-door) | 37° | 10.8 | 890 (2-door), 770 (4-door) | 31.5 |
| LT315/70R17 (optional on Rubicon) | 47.4° (4-door), 47.2° (2-door) | 26.7° (4-door), 32.4° (2-door) | 40.4° | 12.9 (4-door), 12.6 (2-door) | — | 34 |
Curb weight
| Engine | Transmission | Body | Curb weight (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0-liter I-4 | automatic | 2-door | 4,357 |
| 2.0-liter I-4 | automatic | 4-door | 4,640 |
| 3.6-liter V-6 | automatic | 4-door | 4,623 |
| 3.6-liter V-6 | manual | 2-door | 4,309 |
| 3.6-liter V-6 | manual | 4-door | 4,594 |
Wheels, tires, brakes and steering
Wheels
- Standard (Rubicon): Type and material: Machined cast aluminum with black pockets · Size: 17 x 7.5 in.
- Optional (Rubicon): Type and material: Machined cast aluminum with black pockets · Size: 17 x 7.5 in.
- Optional (Rubicon/Sport S): Type and material: Beadlock-capable cast aluminum, machined face with Mid Gloss Black-painted pockets and Mid Gloss Black trim ring · Size: 17 x 8 in.
Tires
- Standard (Rubicon and Willys): Size and type: LT285/70R17C, on/off-road, black sidewall · Mfr. and model: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 · Revs per mile (km): 637 (404)
- Standard (Xtreme 35 and Moab 392): Size and type: LT315/70R17C, on/off-road, black sidewall · Mfr. and model: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 · Revs per mile (km): 604 (376)
Brakes
- Type: Power-assisted, anti-lock brake system
- Front · Rotor size and type: 12.9 x 1.1 (330 x 28) vented rotor (Sahara, Willys and Rubicon)
- Front · Caliper size and type: 2 (51) twin-piston floating caliper (Sahara, Rubicon)
- Rear · Rotor size and type: 13.4 x .55 (342 x 14) solid rotor (Sahara, Willys and Rubicon); 14 x .86 (350 x 22) vented rotor (Moab 392, Xtreme 35 Pkg (4-door))
- Rear · Caliper size and type: 1.88 (48) single-piston floating caliper (Sahara, Rubicon); 2 (51) single-piston floating calipers (Moab 392, Xtreme 35 Pkg (4-door))
Steering
- Type: Electro-hydraulic power
- Overall ratio: 17.7:1 (2-door), 14.9:1 (4-door)
- Turning diameter (curb-to-curb) (ft. / m): 32.7 / 10.0 (2-door), 38.8 / 11.8 (4-door)
- Steering Turns (lock-to-lock): 3.6 (2-door), 3.2 (4-door), 3.1 (Moab 392, Xtreme 35 Pkg)
- P/S Pump: Electro-hydraulic
Reference figures from the Offroad Build Lab calculator
ORBL estimate These come from the calculator's own record for this vehicle (wrangler_rubicon_2026), not from Jeep, and are estimates for planning. Where the same quantity appears above, Jeep's figure rules.
- Reference tire
- 285/70R17 (33", stock)
- Tire weight (each)
- 57 lb (estimate)
- Wheel weight (each)
- 21 lb (confirmed)
- Wheel bolt pattern
- 5x127
- Hub bore
- 71.5 mm
- 0-100 km/h
- 7.7 s (calculator engine: 3.6L Pentastar V6)
Plan a build from this vehicle
The calculator starts from ORBL's own reference figures for the vehicle, which are estimates for planning; the figures on this page are Jeep's. In the calculator, choose the 2026 Wrangler Rubicon.
Source
- 2026 Jeep Wrangler Specifications, 12 pp. (official Stellantis North America media site)
Everything on this page is read from Jeep's 2026 Wrangler specifications sheet for gas-engine models. The Wrangler 4xe has its own sheet and is not covered here. Jeep prints the towing and payload table for the 4-door only. Optional equipment and packages can change a vehicle's figures; check Jeep's current documentation or your VIN before relying on a number.