Denza B8 vs Jeep Wrangler

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Jeep Wrangler a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Denza B8 features a 17.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Jeep Wrangler gets a 8.4-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Denza B8 stands out with wireless charging, ventilated seats, V2L and Devialet audio — features our data doesn't list for the Jeep Wrangler. The Jeep Wrangler counters with Alpine audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Denza B8 uses a Petrol Turbo PHEV producing 425kW and 760Nm of torque, sent through a 1-speed auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.8 seconds.

The Jeep Wrangler responds with a Petrol I4 Turbo making 200kW and 400Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.3 seconds.

The Denza B8 has the clear power advantage at 425kW vs 200kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Denza B8 is 4.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Denza B8 measures 5,195mm long on a 2,920mm wheelbase, 861mm longer than the Jeep Wrangler at 4,334mm (2,459mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Denza B8 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 147L in the Denza B8 and 365L in the Jeep Wrangler, giving the Jeep Wrangler a 218L advantage. The Denza B8 seats 7 vs 4.

For towing, the Denza B8 leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,497kg. That 2,003kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Jeep Wrangler's turning circle is 2.0 m tighter, 10.0 m against 12.0 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Denza B8 costs about $2,822 a year (9.9 L/100km as a hybrid) and fuel for the Jeep Wrangler about $2,907 a year (10.2 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $85 a year less for the Denza B8. A plug-in hybrid is costed running as a hybrid (battery depleted); charged daily, it uses less fuel and some electricity.

Warranty: 6 years / 150k km (Denza B8) and 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Wrangler). Capped-price servicing: no data (Denza B8), 5 years (Jeep Wrangler).

Where each one leads

The Denza B8: more power (425kW against 200kW), the longer warranty (6 years against 5), the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,497kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,822 a year against $2,907).

The Jeep Wrangler: the lower starting price ($81,990 against $91,000) and the bigger boot with the seats up (365L against 147L).

The Verdict

Denza B8 scores higher, 69 vs 60

The Denza B8 scores 69 to the Jeep Wrangler's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 6 of the 8 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Denza B8 ahead by 37 points), safety (Denza B8 ahead by 21 points), practicality (Denza B8 ahead by 15 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Denza B8 costs about $85 less (9.9 L/100km as a hybrid against 10.2 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 147L in the Denza B8, 365L in the Jeep Wrangler. Warranty: 6 years on the Denza B8, 5 on the Jeep Wrangler.

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