Both the Wrangler and the Range Rover Evoque have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, available front seat side-impact airbags and head airbags.
Safety
Warranty
Jeep's powertrain warranty covers the Wrangler 1 year and 10,000 miles longer than Land Rover covers the Range Rover Evoque. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 5 years or 60,000 miles. Coverage on the Range Rover Evoque ends after only 4 years or 50,000 miles.
There are over 16 times as many Jeep dealers as there are Land Rover dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Wrangler's warranty.
Reliability
The Wrangler has a solid front axle with a floating power axle for durability that the Range Rover Evoque's independent front suspension and exposed front driveshafts don't offer.
J.D. Power and Associates' 2015 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Jeep vehicles are more reliable than Land Rover vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Jeep 28th in reliability. With 61 more problems per 100 vehicles, Land Rover is ranked 29th.
Engine
The Wrangler's 3.6 DOHC V6 produces 45 more horsepower (285 vs. 240) and 10 lbs.-ft. more torque (260 vs. 250) than the Range Rover Evoque's 2.0 turbo 4 cyl.
As tested in Motor Trend the Jeep Wrangler is faster than the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (automatics tested):
Wrangler |
Range Rover Evoque |
|
Zero to 60 MPH |
6.7 sec |
7.4 sec |
Quarter Mile |
15.2 sec |
15.8 sec |
Speed in 1/4 Mile |
90.2 MPH |
87.5 MPH |
Fuel Economy and Range
To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Jeep Wrangler uses regular unleaded gasoline. The Range Rover Evoque requires premium, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.
The Wrangler Unlimited's standard fuel tank has 4.4 gallons more fuel capacity than the Range Rover Evoque (22.5 vs. 18.1 gallons).
Transmission
The Wrangler offers a manual transmission for better acceleration, control and fuel economy. The Range Rover Evoque doesn't offer a manual transmission.
Tires and Wheels
For better traction, the Wrangler Rubicon's tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Range Rover Evoque (255/75R17 vs. 245/45R20).
The Wrangler has a standard full size spare tire so your trip isn't interrupted by a flat. A full size spare isn't available on the Range Rover Evoque, it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which limits mileage and speed before replacement.
Suspension and Handling
The Wrangler Rubicon has an active front sway bar, which helps keep it flat and controlled during cornering, but disconnects at lower speeds to smooth the ride and offer greater off-road suspension articulation. This helps keep the tires glued to the road on-road and off. The Range Rover Evoque doesn't offer an active sway bar system.
For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Wrangler Unlimited's wheelbase is 11.2 inches longer than on the Range Rover Evoque (116 inches vs. 104.8 inches).
The Wrangler's front to rear weight distribution is more even (50.1% to 49.9%) than the Range Rover Evoque's (58% to 42%). This gives the Wrangler more stable handling and braking.
For better maneuverability, the Wrangler 2dr's turning circle is 2.2 feet tighter than the Range Rover Evoque's (34.9 feet vs. 37.1 feet).
For greater off-road capability the Wrangler Rubicon 2dr has a 1.6 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Range Rover Evoque (10 vs. 8.4 inches), allowing the Wrangler to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.
Passenger Space
The Wrangler Unlimited has 1 inch more front headroom, .9 inches more front legroom, .7 inches more rear headroom, .8 inches more rear legroom and 1.4 inches more rear shoulder room than the Range Rover Evoque 5-Door.
Cargo Capacity
The Wrangler Unlimited has a much larger cargo area with its rear seat up than the Range Rover Evoque 5-Door with its rear seat up (31.5 vs. 20.3 cubic feet). The Wrangler Unlimited has a much larger cargo area with its rear seat folded than the Range Rover Evoque 5-Door with its rear seat folded (70.6 vs. 51 cubic feet).
The Wrangler's cargo area is larger than the Range Rover Evoque's in every dimension:
Wrangler 2dr |
Wrangler Unlimited |
Range Rover Evoque |
|
Max Width |
58.7” |
58.7” |
43” |
Min Width |
44.7” |
44.7” |
39.2” |
Height |
37.1” |
37.1” |
27.5” |
A standard locking glovebox and standard locking center console keeps your small valuables safer in the Wrangler. The Range Rover Evoque doesn't offer locking storage for small valuables.
Servicing Ease
The engine in the Wrangler is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the Range Rover Evoque. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.
A maintenance reminder system is standard on the Wrangler to save the owner time and money by calculating maintenance intervals for oil changes based on actual driving conditions. This takes the guesswork out of keeping your vehicle in top condition and helps it last longer. Land Rover doesn't offer a maintenance reminder on the Range Rover Evoque.
Ergonomics
The Wrangler's instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge – which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights' don't warn you until damage has been done. The Range Rover Evoque does not have an oil pressure gauge.
The Wrangler offers an optional locking fuel cap. A locking fuel door helps prevent vandalism, such as sugar in the tank and fuel theft. The Range Rover Evoque doesn't offer a locking fuel door.
To shield the driver and front passenger's vision over a larger portion of the windshield and side windows, the Wrangler has standard extendable sun visors. The Range Rover Evoque doesn't offer extendable visors.
The Wrangler offers an optional 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The Range Rover Evoque doesn't offer a house-current electrical outlet.
Economic Advantages
Insurance will cost less for the Wrangler owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Wrangler will cost $1130 to $3670 less than the Range Rover Evoque over a five-year period.
The Wrangler will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. Kiplinger's estimates that the Wrangler will retain a greater percentage of its original price after three and five years than the Range Rover Evoque.
Wrangler |
Range Rover Evoque |
|
Five Year |
59% to 69% |
31% to 38% |
Three Year |
69% to 83% |
50% to 59% |
According to The Car Book by Jack Gillis, the Wrangler is less expensive to operate than the Range Rover Evoque because typical repairs cost much less on the Wrangler than the Range Rover Evoque, including $341 less for an alternator, $68 less for front brake pads, $327 less for a starter, $251 less for fuel injection, $158 less for a fuel pump, $590 less for front struts and $158 less for a power steering pump.
Intellichoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Jeep Wrangler will be $16583 to $24757 less than for the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.
Recommendations
The Jeep Wrangler has won recognition from these important consumer publications:
Wrangler |
Range Rover Evoque |
|
Kiplinger's Award |
TRUE |
FALSE |
Intellichoice |
A “Best Value in Class” |
no award |
The Wrangler was selected by Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road magazine as their 2012 4x4 of the Year. The Range Rover Evoque has never been chosen.
The Jeep Wrangler outsold the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque by almost 29 to one during 2015.