Rewind Series | Jeep Wrangler JL 2.0L Turbo vs 3.6L Engine Comparison

[@Airkoay]

Thanks for this video Matt! I pull the trigger and got the 2.0. Traded my JKU V6 manual trans and never once regretted.

[@marquezo]

I was so hesitant to purchase the turbo but I was convinced after I got to test drive. I bought the 2.0 and I'm riding on 37's. It drives so smooth that you wouldn't believe it had such big tires on it. Its much better than the v6 on my JK

[@jeffreymills7069]

Is yours the etorque or no?

[@marquezo]

@@jeffreymills7069 yes it is

[@lauranicassio]

After owning the 2.0L for 8 months and having driven the 3.6 I know I made the right choice. The 2.0 gets 23-24 MPG on the highway cruising at 75 mph and has plenty left if i need to pass. No way that 3.6 is faster 0-60 , not even close

[@UBRLND-X]

is that bone stock or with 34inch+ and 2inch lift? looking to see how bad the lift kills highway mileage if the vehicle is empty and not carrying overland gear

[@carranzacarranza2966]

I own a 2.0 as well, 35k miles on it. Drive it from Chicago Illinois to Mexico City, gives me 23 mpg in the US and 21 in Mexico. What I do is I use half tank of 87 octane and half of 91 (premium)

[@LukeEdward]

After almost a year owning one, I STILL would choose the 2.0L over the 3.6.

[@David-zq9rn]

Hey luke! how has been it so far driving the 2.0? Is it reliable or have you had problems.

[@OlympusReptiles]

Me too

[@sticrzy123]

@@David-zq9rn Problems aren’t the 2.0 turbo itself it’s the Etorque is garbage

[@juanticimo]

Mishimoto did a super good video comparing them both on a Dyno, and that was super eye opening.

[@CJBroncoF150]

I'll have to check on that!

[@sinepari9160]

eye opening like a much flatter curve with the v6 across a wider powerband?

[@montanamountainmen6104]

I bought a new 2019 Sport S with the 3.6L and 8 speed auto. Mileage is great 19 in town and 29 on the highway running 33's.

[@erikdahl3171]

An additional consideration may be, if you do want to get more power without an engine swap, there are plenty of supercharger or turbo options for the 3.6 that will definitely put it above and beyond the 2.0 T. I run a RIPP XL on my 2016 JKU and do really like the power it added to the 3.6.

[@tanknick22]

As im going to order my 80th Anniversary Edition in June I have been undecided on which engine to get but think after watching these videos i have made my decision on the engine option and leaning towards the 2.0L turbo

[@ksb2112]

I'm a little surprised at people complaining about the sound the 2.0L makes. It could sound like a calliope for all I care. What matters most to me is reliability.

[@Crystal-jr7lp]

Naturally aspirated is always more reliable. I am going with the 3.6

[@rondoak7120]

Bought my wife a 2.0 turbo cherokee limited deluxe liked it so much I sold my 300c awd 3.6 and bought an overland for me. Used high test fuel in mine and 24.86 mpg wife uses 87 octane gets 29 mpg. I went with 87 and now get 29 also. I don't know why. We live at 4k to 5500 ft elevation.

[@wailingalen]

I'm glad to see people like the 2.0T. I probably would have given it a thought if the manual was available with it. I chose the Pentastar bc the manual. I have the 2 door sport soft top and driving it is very fun. Lots of pep in this little suv and the clutch and stick are very light. My 97 z3 clutch is twice as hard. I love my JL!! And my mileage hovers around 19-21 combined. 50% city 50% highway 75mph driving, so not bad at all for being the perfect combo of suv and convertible 😍 I could squeeze out 27 28mpg feathering the gas to 55mph if I have to, but I regularly do medium high acceleration to 5500 rpm in 2nd and 3rd 😇😇 I love my JL!!!! (Did I say that already?)

[@dontcallmebrave]

I test drove both about a week apart before ending up with a 3.6. The 2.0L felt just fine, a bit peppier in the city but the exhaust note was just awful merging and passing on the highway. I went with a left over 19 so I could get it in Mojito and it happened to be a 3.6, it wouldn't have bothered me if it was a 2.0L.

[@ati573]

I changed the muffler to magnoflow, added turbo smart, and cold intake, sounds much better. Drives better. The turbo band is linear. The turbo is the quicker and better engine. Does great loaded down and offroad .

[@dontcallmebrave]

@@ati573 Ya bone stock the sound left something to be desired and it ran out of breath quicker than my speed 3 did. I was planning on going with a 2020 with the 2.0L anyway but I couldn't pass up the deal on the Mojito 2019

[@CJBroncoF150]

Great choice!

[@bonjouralliecat]

I'm shopping and torn - like the performance of the 2.0, but worry a bit about all the e-torque complexity and potential issues down the line compared to the reliable 3.6. An issue is the need to use premium for good performance - there's ton of price difference in my area, maybe $12 every tank, much more than you would save with 1 or 2 better MPGs. Not that you buy a Jeep for mileage or speed, but I'm thinking of all those premium dollars burned over the lifetime of a vehicle.

[@Dochorahan]

Power is close enough and good enough on both. I will prefer V6 for sound and linear power, and better reliability. Turbo engines will always be stressed a little higher, and have more points of failure (the turbo), and the V6 3.6 is very tried and true. It's been around forever and has been refined. You never have to worry about turbo maintenance on the v6 3.6. Both are great engines though.

[@jenkemjones68]

That Pentastar v6 is bulletproof.They been pushing Caravans,Challengers,Chargers for years and hundreds of thousands of miles.

[@demoths]

​@@jenkemjones68I've seen a lot of 3.6's that have been brutally abused and neglected. Not my favorite engine by any means, but it's definitely one of those engines that will run like shit, forever.

[@jenkemjones68]

@demoths Brutally abused and neglected yes I'm sure it would run way off par.The one I'm my 2013 Avenger rt I bought new off showroom still runs as strong as day I drove it off the lot.Its about to hit 200k now.I've drove the he'll out of it.The Pentastar v6 was designed to be turbo charged.Neglet any motor and I guarantee it will run horrible if run at all.

[@demoths]

@@jenkemjones68 I think you misunderstood the point of my comment

[@jenkemjones68]

@demoths Sorry,I guess I did misunderstand.When you said run like "the get banned word" as in it runs bad.

[@solofade7524]

I am torn! Found a 2021 rubicon for 50k and I was about to purchase until I realized it was the 2.0l which I am worried about as far as power and off roading and what not. Any thoughts?

[@VicZX6R]

2014 mustang GT TrAck Pack... car has plenty torque to manually go 2-4-6 gears everyday no problems... this peppy 2.0 turbo is no joke!!! Fast ass ride...it's still new..keeping my fingers crossed!!!!

[@jaysuttle1269]

GREAT VIDEO 👍 👍 GREAT INFO 👍 👍 2.0L 👍 👍 👍

[@CJBroncoF150]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@deankoenig6438]

Maybe I missed it. What fuel is recommended for the 2 liter?

[@ati573]

I love my turbo.

[@CJBroncoF150]

We love ours too!

[@jasonwilliams6874]

I got a Willyys package xtreme recon just turned 1400 miles now in shop got to have fuel injector on #3 cylinder pisses me off. It's 2024 model only had 1.5 months.

[@SEVENTEENPOINT1]

V6 all day.

[@JoshuaCruse]

I'll tell you at altitude(5k+) the 2.0L out performs the 3.6L.

[@CJBroncoF150]

Thanks for watching!

[@sinepari9160]

across a much flatter powerband?? EFI really made the altitude moot.

[@snowmeowoutdoors802]

I would have been interested in the turbo if it was available in a manual. I had to have a manual Rubicon.

[@CJBroncoF150]

Yeah it was weird that the 2.0 couldn't get the manual!

[@brianflores3820]

For towing?

[@alc4117]

Can you swap out the 3.6l for a four cylinder engine for the jl?

[@skiman8301]

Speaking over top of original video was very distracting.

[@shanemoore6318]

4 door vs 2 door is why the 3.6 was faster and felt quicker than the 2.0. That's a LOT of extra weight...

[@CJBroncoF150]

Agreed

[@Ikillintel1]

@@Dubya_Tea_EfffThe 2.0T stock has 33 more FT/Lbs of torque. The v6 is slug 2 door, 4door whatever CJPP had a modified V6 going against a stock 2.0T that’s not a fair test. The only cold air box I’ve seen actual dyno numbers showing a real power increase is the Holley InTech for the 2.0T A blow off valve , oil catch can are not going to do anything for power so I have no idea why he even brought those up. It was an unfair comparison from the start, stock for stock the 2.0 wins from a dig with its 33 more ft/lbs and it’s only 10/15 hp shy of the V6… so it would also win from a roll. The torque is where you need it when off-road and crawling too down low.

[@lolago7]

Please tell me about the 2018 Wrangler 2.0L Turbo14 270 hp 295ft?

[@jamestaylor9258]

MPG between the two with larger tire package?

[@Will40th]

When are you gonna do comparisons with the diesel

[@dmboverland1574]

My 2.0 16.2k miles and engine is great however i am very interested in the diesel so i can't wait to see those video's... I will go back to find some of the mod vids you did on 2.0 as i have been concerned about doing an intake / exhaust as i have heard others getting errors / cel's when making those mods... I also know that the Jeep will max out and go flat when you hit the max rpm almost like a limiter so has anyone else experienced the same thing?

[@plin20000]

for the 0-60 did you feed the 2.0 91 or 87 gas?

[@7361biker]

My God, get ride of the LOUD back round music or speak up!

[@brandoavila7941]

Dude, why did you have to mix in both videos talking at the same time. I love your videos and they are valuable but this one sucked man. I was looking forward to it because I have the 3.6 on my Gladiator and currently shopping for the 2.0 Rubicon Recon for my wife.

[@ryanh1444]

Check out the actual engine comparison on the channel! This is just Matt's thoughts on his video that he made awhile back.

[@jonathonknight6380]

2.0t has been nothing but trouble for me. I've had to have the turbo replaced once, pcm has been replaced 4 times, engine wiring harness once and is in the shop again right now for its third injector replacement(cylinder 1 replaced once cylinder 3 replaced twice) and another pcm replacement.

[@CJBroncoF150]

Yikes, thats a lot of parts

[@jonathonknight6380]

@@CJBroncoF150 yeah thankfully it wont be our problem for much longer. Owned it for about 8 months and it's been at the shop for over 50 days total now, only had one oil change. The first problem was the turbo and pcm failure the day after we bought it.

[@pauldonnelly6691]

Get a lemon

[@bonjouralliecat]

Wow, that really makes me wonder. Everything else I've seen seems to be people satisfied with the 2.0. Do you think part of this might be misdiagnosis by your shop?

[@ZenWorld]

Bonjouralliecat I’ve had the 2.0 for 20k miles so far and only had 1 issue with the battery being faulty in the engine. Other than that the 2.0 has been great

[@dab0yhdizzle]

What about if u drive thru mud or water battery underneath n wire lines are waterproof ?

[@moa8839]

What do you think it’s a Jeep come on

[@dab0yhdizzle]

@@moa8839 yeah but come on v4 with battery underneath lol

[@Jefftaylor2114]

At least have the both vehicles 2 door or 4 door. Otherwise the comparison is obsolete. The weight makes a big difference so the drag race you did was invalid.

[@ksb2112]

Is there a reason for caring how fast a Jeep can get to 60 m.p.h?

[@thegriffinsden3383]

Engine performance. Need to accelerate to change lanes.

[@ksb2112]

@@thegriffinsden3383 Nonsense.

[@thegriffinsden3383]

@@ksb2112 it's a standard test for a reason but make your reality what you want.

[@cowboydavesadventuretime3893]

How do you guys think the 2.0 will do long-term compared to the V6? I’m a bit scared of it because it’s a 4-banger.

[@johnathoncastro]

Isnt it an inline 4? Arent ihnline engines reliable?

[@Airkoay]

I previously own a 2017 V6 JKU with manual trans. Recently just traded it in for 2018 Rubi 2.0, fully loaded with mopar 2.5 lift and 37s. That little 2.0 had no issue with those weights and in fact was a lot more powerful than my manual v6 with only 32s. I made the right choice and was very happy with the purchase.

[@lanceislateagain]

It's not that it's an inline 4. AFAIK, it's GDI, and those have their own problems. The V6 is port-injected, I think.

[@Ben-sv9op]

3.6 all day that 4 turbo sounds and drives like shit

[@CJBroncoF150]

both drive nicely

[@therisingsun777]

Honestly while I liked the original video, this commentary is just annoying.

[@randytorboli]

I have a 2019 Cherokee with the 2.0L turbo and when I first start it the engine rpm is high at idle then once the engine warns up the idle slows down to normal idle speed

[@thatonedude926]

Well yeah. It gets it to operating temp to not cause damage

[@randytorboli]

@@thatonedude926 I thought that is why it did that

[@thatonedude926]

@@randytorboli yeah all 2.0 turbo type vehicles do this. Its a bit annoying sometimes but with remote start before walking out and its all warmed to temp.

[@randytorboli]

@@thatonedude926 that makes sense though the only concern that I had is could that cause engine damage if it would be below zero outside and it did that because of the oil being thicker due to the cold

[@thatonedude926]

@@randytorboli hmm, never thought of that 🤔. I once had a 2012 Buick Regal GS with a 2.0 turbo. 3 years I owned it. It wouldn't remote start in extreme cold temps like below zero. Wonder if these do the same.

[@dab0yhdizzle]

2.0 hows push with lifted 2.5 with mud tires 33s or 35s ? Any comments?

[@Airkoay]

I've got 37s with 2.5 mopar lift on my Rubi 2.0, no issues at all. Was a lot better than my previous JKU V6 manual trans, and it only had 32s on them.

[@dab0yhdizzle]

@@Airkoay thanks for replied 🙏