Jeep Wrangler vs Suzuki Vitara

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2026 Jeep Wrangler

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2004 Suzuki Vitara

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Overview

Spec	Jeep WranglerSport	Suzuki VitaraLX
Selected trim	Sport	LX
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	four wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	6-speed manual	5-speed manual
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2026	2004

Pricing & market

Spec	Jeep WranglerSport	Suzuki VitaraLX
MSRP	$35,595	$16,999 (best)
Lowest listing price	$25,803 (best)	—
Median listing price	$48,325 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$55,500 (best)	—
For sale now	48 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Jeep WranglerSport	Suzuki VitaraLX
Combined MPG	19 MPG (best)	18 MPG
City MPG	17 MPG	17 MPG
Highway MPG	23 MPG (best)	21 MPG
Fuel tank	17.5 gal (best)	16.9 gal

Performance

Spec	Jeep WranglerSport	Suzuki VitaraLX
Horsepower	285 hp (best)	165 hp
Torque	260 lb-ft (best)	162 lb-ft
Engine size	3.6 L (best)	2.5 L
Cylinders	V6	V6

Size & capability

Spec	Jeep WranglerSport	Suzuki VitaraLX
Seating	4 seats	5 seats (best)
Doors	2	5 (best)
Cargo volume	31.7 cu ft	50.2 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	2,000 lbs (best)	1,500 lbs
Curb weight	4,012 lbs	2,899 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	9.7 in (best)	7 in
Wheelbase	96.8 in	97.6 in (best)
Length	166.8 in (best)	163 in
Width	73.9 in (best)	67.3 in
Height	73.6 in (best)	65 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Jeep WranglerSport	Suzuki VitaraLX
Frontal crash (driver)	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover	3 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Open recalls (YMM scope)	1	None reported (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Jeep Wrangler	Suzuki Vitara
1	Sport $35,595 MSRP(Currently comparing)	LX $16,999 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Sport $38,600 MSRP	LX $17,999 MSRP
3	Sport S $39,345 MSRP	LX $18,199 MSRP
4	Sport S $41,000 MSRP	LX $19,199 MSRP
5	Willys $43,415 MSRP	—
6	Willys $44,500 MSRP	—
7	Rubicon $45,375 MSRP	—
8	Rubicon $49,300 MSRP	—
9	85th Anniversary Edition $46,800 MSRP	—
10	Willys 41 $48,300 MSRP	—
11	Sahara $48,470 MSRP	—
12	Sport RHD $49,350 MSRP	—
13	Rubicon X $55,325 MSRP	—
14	Rubicon X $59,995 MSRP	—
15	Moab 392 $79,995 MSRP	—

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