2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
The 2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is a 190-hp 4.0-liter inline-6 with a manual 6-speed and all-wheel drive. It starts at $28,125 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 190 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 235 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm, spinning to a 5,300 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
The Wrangler measures 154.9 inches long on a 93.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,832 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $28,125 ($46,803 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.0L AMC 242 OHV inline-6, sequential multi-point injection |
| Displacement | 4 L |
| Horsepower | 190 hp @ 4,600 rpm |
| Torque | 235 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Redline | 5,300 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 12-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 98.4 x 86.7 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Differential Type | NV241 Rock-Trac part-time 4.0:1 low |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Manual 6-speed |
| 1st Gear | 4.46 (26 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.61 (45 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.72 (68 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.25 (94 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1 (117 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.84 (139 mph **) |
| Reverse | 4.06 |
| Final Drive | 4.1 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 17 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 19 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Live axle, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Live axle, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Turning Diameter | 36.7 ft |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16-in. aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16-in. aluminum alloy |
| Tires Front | LT245/75R16 |
| Tires Rear | LT245/75R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 154.9 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 71.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.6 in |
| Approach Angle | 42.2° |
| Departure Angle | 31.5° |
| Cargo Volume | 11.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,832 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 50.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.8 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline