2026 Jeep Wrangler vs 2026 Tesla Model Y
Too close to call: Jeep Wrangler 72.4 vs Tesla Model Y 71.6 with these weights. The Tesla Model Y is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.2 and it flips.
2026 Jeep Wrangler
The 2026 Jeep Wrangler is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas compact SUV with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Wrangler 2dr…
2026 Tesla Model Y
The 2026 Tesla Model Y is sold in the U.S. as an electric compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Model Y Long Range RWD, is…
2026 Jeep Wrangler
Toss-upToo close to call: Jeep Wrangler 72.4 vs Tesla Model Y 71.6 with these weights. The Tesla Model Y is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.2 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2026 Jeep Wrangleroverall 72.4 | 2026 Tesla Model Yoverall 71.6 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 16.5 | 100 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 89.8 | 42.2 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 80 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 63.3 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 72.4 | 71.6 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Jeep Wrangler: base trim Sport (two-door) 4WD · Tesla Model Y: base trim Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.2 and the answer flips.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Jeep Wrangler wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 419 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists 15 standard driver-assist features against 2.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (30 points against 19 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2026 Tesla Model Y answers
- It is rated 138 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $2,650 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($550 against $3,200).
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
49 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Tesla Model YModel Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $39,990 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | — |
| Cylinder count | 6 | — |
| Engine displacement | 3,604 cc | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 60-degree liquid-cooled | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel injection system | Sequential multiport electronic returnless | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 285 hp | — |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft | — |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 17 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 19 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 23 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.45 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 6 | — |
| Transmission type | manual | — |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 9.7 in | 6.4 in |
| Overall height | 73.6 in | 63.8 in |
| Overall length | 167 in | 189 in |
| Overall width | 73.9 in | 78 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.8 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 72.4 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 31.7 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 104 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 4 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.8 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | 40.3 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | 35.7 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,003 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,003 lbs | 4,061 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1,249 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Solid axle link coil leading arms track bar coil springs stabilizer bar | — |
| Rear suspension type | Solid axle link coil trailing arms track bar coil springs stabilizer bar | — |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electro-hydraulic power | — |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 32.7 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 330 mm | — |
| Front brake type | vented rotor | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 328 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | solid rotor | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | — |
| Wheel material | steel | — |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/75R17 | — |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.5 gal | — |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | SiriusXM Guardian | Grok |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 12 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 55.8 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | 57.7 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
106 features · differences first, then sharedSafety18 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Tesla Model YModel Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced multistage front airbags | std | — |
| ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines | std | — |
| Side curtain airbags | std | — |
| Supplemental front seat side airbags | std | — |
| Rear Child Seat Anchors — LATCH | std | — |
| Trailer-sway control | std | — |
| 8 exterior cameras | — | std |
| Antilock brake system with hydraulic assist braking | std | — |
| Driver and front-passenger seat belt alert (all markets) | std | — |
| Electronic roll mitigation | std | — |
| Electronic stability control — includes hydraulic assist brake booster and traction control | std | — |
| Electronic stability control — includes hydraulic assist brake booster and traction control | std | — |
| Front passenger seat occupant detection system | std | — |
| Full Self-Driving (Supervised) capable; Traffic-aware cruise control | — | std |
| Hill-start Assist | std | — |
| Selec-Speed Control (packaged with eight-speed automatic transmission) | opt | — |
| Sentry Key antitheft engine immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire-pressure monitoring | std | — |
Infotainment15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Tesla Model YModel Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2 wireless phone chargers | — | std |
| Uconnect Voice Command — hands-free calling with address book and Bluetooth | std | — |
| 15.4" Center Touchscreen | — | std |
| 16'' First-row touchscreen | — | std |
| 3 USB-C ports | — | std |
| 7Speaker audio system | — | std |
| Audio System — Eight speakers | std | — |
| Basic Vehicle Warranty: 4 years or 50,000 mi, whichever comes first | — | std |
| Cellular data, Wi-Fi, ultra-wide band and Bluetooth connectivity | — | std |
| Grok voice assistant | — | std |
| Media hub (one full-function USB and auxiliary port) | std | — |
| Mounted audio controls | std | — |
| MSRP (starting price, USD): $39,990 / $41,990 / $45,990 / $49,990 / $57,990 / $61,990 | — | std |
| Radio with Uconnect 5 with 12.3-in. display | std | — |
| USB — fully functional in center console | std | — |
Convenience7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Tesla Model YModel Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Push-button start | std | — |
| Hands-free power open on approach | — | std |
| Power (speed-sensitive locking) — door-mounted switches | std | — |
| Power outlet, 12-volt, cargo area | std | — |
| Power windows (front and rear), driver and passenger one-touch down | std | — |
| Remote keyless entry with mechanical flip key | std | — |
| Power outlet, 12-volt, instrument panel | std | — |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Tesla Model YModel Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning — Manual, single zone | std | — |
| Floor heat ducts — rear | std | — |
| Particulate and odor filter; First-row touchscreen-adjust air vents; Second-row manual-adjust air vents | — | std |
Seating10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Tesla Model YModel Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD |
|---|---|---|
| First-row heated seats | — | std |
| Driver seat — six-way manual (fore/aft, recline, height adjust) | std | — |
| Cloth | std | — |
| Dual tone with textile and vegan leather | — | std |
| First-row power recline | — | std |
| Five-seat interior | — | std |
| Fold-and-tumble rear bench, removable | std | — |
| Front-passenger seat — four-way manual (fore/aft, recline) | std | — |
| Second-row manual-folding seats | — | std |
| Two-way manual lumbar (driver only) | std | — |
Interior14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Tesla Model YModel Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | — | std |
| Console — full-floor with front and rear cup holders, locking storage and armrest | std | — |
| Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) controls | std | — |
| Floor Mats — Front | std | — |
| LED door bezel ambient lamp | std | — |
| LED foot well courtesy — functional | std | — |
| LED front cup holder | std | — |
| LED overhead courtesy lamp | std | — |
| Manual-adjust heated steering wheel | — | std |
| Open center console | — | std |
| Steering Wheel — Base (urethane) | std | — |
| Wash-out interior with removable carpet and drain plugs | std | — |
| Tilt/telescoping steering column — manual | std | — |
| Mopar slush mats | std | — |
Exterior22 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Tesla Model YModel Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Black Three-piece Hardtop Group — includes black three-piece hardtop, rear window defroster, rear window washer and wiper, and Freedom Panel storage bag | opt | — |
| Deep-tinted sunscreen rear and quarter windows | opt | — |
| Fender flares — Black, one-piece | std | — |
| Fog lamps | std | — |
| Freedom Top three-piece modular hardtop with rear wiper/washer, rear defroster, full-framed doors and Freedom Panel storage bag | opt | — |
| Full metal doors with power windows | std | — |
| Ground Clearance: 6.4" | — | std |
| Halogen headlamps | std | — |
| Knit textile roof | — | std |
| LED headlights; Auto high beams | — | std |
| Manual-folding side-view mirrors | — | std |
| Mirrors — Mold-in color manual folding | std | — |
| Overall Height: 63.8" | — | std |
| Overall Length: 188.7" | — | std |
| Skid plates — fuel tank and transfer case | std | — |
| Sunrider for hardtop by Mopar | opt | — |
| Sunrider soft-top | std | — |
| Tires — All-season, 245/75 R17 BSW Nexen | std | — |
| Tow hooks — two front, one rear | std | — |
| Weight (Curb Mass): 4,061 lbs | — | std |
| Wheels — 17-in. full face steel painted Low Gloss Black | std | — |
| Wheels: 18" or 19" | — | std |
Powertrain12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Tesla Model YModel Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0-60 mph: 6.8 sec | — | std |
| 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder / Eight-speed automatic | opt | — |
| 3rd generation Dana 44 heavy-duty solid rear axle | std | — |
| 3rd generation Dana solid front axle | std | — |
| Axle Ratio 3.45:1 | std | — |
| Battery & Drive Unit Warranty: 8 years or 100,000 mi, whichever comes first | — | std |
| Drive Modes: Chill, Standard | — | std |
| Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 / Six-speed manual | std | — |
| Range (EPA est.): 321 mi | — | std |
| Supercharge in 15 min: 160 mi | — | std |
| Supercharging Max: 225 kW; Pay Per Use | — | std |
| Transfer case/4WD system — Command-Trac NV241, part-time, shift-on-the-fly transfer case | std | — |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Tesla Model YModel Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Passive shock absorbers | — | std |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Tesla Model YModel Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cargo Space: 76 cubic feet | — | std |
| Towing — Trailer-tow Group includes Class II hitch receiver, four-pin and seven-pin adapter, 700-amp battery, auxiliary switches | opt | — |
| Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs | — | std |
| Trailer-tow and Aux Switch Group — includes four auxiliary switches, trailer tow, Class II hitch receiver, four-pin and seven-pin adapters | opt | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPJeep Wrangler
Top recalls
- high Wheels 26V456000 · 641 vehicles
- high Child Seat 26V224000 · 32 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V531000 · 844,027 vehicles
Tesla Model Y
Top recalls
- high Suspension 26V558000 · 19 vehicles
- high Structure 26V445000 · 15 vehicles
- high Electrical System 25V690000 · 12,963 vehicles
- high Seats 25V410000 · 48 vehicles
- moderate Exterior Lighting 25V658000 · 260 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 25V490000 · 6 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Jeep WranglerSport (two-door) 4WD | Tesla Model YModel Y Rear-Wheel Drive RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $39,990 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 8 trims | $39,990 – $61,990 6 trims |
| Powertrains | PHEV, GAS | BEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Wrangler 2dr 4WD | Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 21 | 138 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,200 | $550 |
| EV range | — | 321 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | 4 yr / 50,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Jeep Wrangler or the 2026 Tesla Model Y?
Too close to call: Jeep Wrangler 72.4 vs Tesla Model Y 71.6 with these weights. The Tesla Model Y is ahead on fuel & range and space & cargo. Raise the fuel & range weight from 3 to 3.2 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Jeep Wrangler scores 72.4 and the 2026 Tesla Model Y 71.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Jeep Wrangler or the 2026 Tesla Model Y?
2026 Jeep Wrangler: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 3 recalls. 2026 Tesla Model Y: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 8 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2026 Jeep Wrangler and the 2026 Tesla Model Y?
Where the 2026 Jeep Wrangler wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 419 filed with NHTSA), lists 15 standard driver-assist features against 2, and lists more comfort and tech equipment (30 points against 19 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2026 Tesla Model Y answers: it is rated 138 combined against 21 (EPA mpg or MPGe) and costs $2,650 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($550 against $3,200).