The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2021 Range Rover Sport P400e combine authentic off-road capability with plug-in hybrid technology. Here’s how they compare.
2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe
2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Starting Price: $52,520 | Price yours or View listings near you.
Above Average: Great combination of daily practicality and off-road ability.
Below Average: Still not the best on-road manners.
Consensus: The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is a satisfying mix of classic design and real-deal off-road chops with modern safety systems, amenities, and technology — plus all-electric off-road ability and free trailhead charging for life.
2021 Range Rover Sport P400e
2021 Range Rover Sport P400e Starting Price: $84,350 | Price yours or View listings near you
Above Average: The punchy 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder-based hybrid’s 398 hp and 472 lb-ft of combined force.
Below Average: It costs tens of thousands more than the Jeep.
Consensus: The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a luxury midsize SUV. It’s one step down (both in size and price) from the magnificent Range Rover, but still has a lot of that vehicle’s authoritative presence, gorgeous interior, impeccable road manners, and serious off-road ability — and a plug-in hybrid drivetrain in P400e trim.
Wrangler 4xe vs. Range Rover Sport P400e: Electric Cowboys
Jeep Wrangler 4xe
New for 2021 is the Wrangler 4xe, a plug-in hybrid Jeep with 21 miles of electric-only range. Intriguingly, it also allows for up to a few hours of silent EV off-road motoring. With 375 horsepower, it’s among the most powerful Wranglers.
The Wrangler 4xe lets drivers travel just over 20 miles on battery power alone before its turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine kicks in. In practical terms, that means it’s a functional electric car for most Americans on most days but capable of long road trips, off-road fun, and bad weather grip.
Three models of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe are offered (all prices include delivery fees): Sahara ($52,520), Rubicon ($56,220), and High Altitude ($58,340).
Also noteworthy: 4xe customers will never have to pay for electricity at any of the charging stations being established by Jeep and Electrify America at popular off-road trailheads around the country.
Range Rover Sport P400e
The Range Rover Sport is a dynamic luxury SUV with excellent off-road capabilities. The plug-in hybrid version of the Range Rover Sport has the same range and MPGe rating as the more expensive Range Rover PHEV.
Around town, the Range Rover Sport impresses with its sophistication, responsive drivetrains, and deeply comfortable interior. Freeway speeds are handled with complete stability and calm.
Yet for all its uptown qualities, the Range Rover Sport can still get down and dirty. All-wheel-drive hardware and terrain response systems don’t just pull the Range Rover Sport through deep bogs and back-road ruts; they allow the vehicle to conquer them. And wade through water deep enough to reach the door handles.
The P400e plug-in hybrid drivetrain uses a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery pack and can be had with either the HSE Silver or Autobiography specification. The maximum range on battery power alone is 19 miles.
All 2021 Range Rover Sport models have an 8-speed automatic transmission and a permanent 4-wheel-drive system.
Similarities
Electric range of 19-20 miles; 4-cylinder power; good mileage; off-road capability; 8-speed automatic transmission.
2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Advantages
Much lower price; free charging at some trails; aftermarket support.
2021 Range Rover Sport P400e Advantages
Luxurious, high-tech cabin; good on-road manners.
Which One is Right for Me?
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is only available in the 4-door body style at present. It’s an off-road-focused plug-in hybrid SUV with its own heritage styling and an impressive set of off-road software as well.
The 2021 Range Rover Sport P400e is a 4-door luxury SUV offering a powerful plug-in hybrid drivetrain alongside excellent styling, world-class luxury, and legendary off-road capability.
Ready to buy a Jeep Wrangler 4xe or Range Rover Sport P400e? Shop for one on sale now near you.
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe | 2021 Range Rover Sport P400e | |
| Popular Powertrains | ||
| Engine | 2.0-liter turbo I4 PHEV | 2.0-liter turbo I4 PHEV |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 398 hp |
| Torque | 470 lb-ft | 472 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-spd automatic | 8-spd automatic |
| Fuel Economy/EV range | 49 MPGe/20 miles | 42 MPGe/19 miles |
| Also Available | 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6; 2.0-liter turbo I4; 6-spd manual | 3.0-liter turbo mild-hybrid I6; 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6; 5.0-liter supercharged V8; |
| Specs | ||
| Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| NHTSA Safety Rating | 4 stars | n/a |
| Max Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 118.4 inches | 115.1 inches |
| Overall Length | 188.4 inches | 192.1 inches |
| Width | 73.8 inches | 78.1 inches |
| Height | 73.5 inches | 71.0-73.5 inches |
| Turning Diameter | 34.5 feet | 40.7 feet |
| Headroom, Front | 40.8-42.8 inches | 38.7 inches |
| Headroom, Rear | 40.3-42.6 inches | 39.0 inches |
| Legroom, Front | 40.8 inches | 39.5 inches |
| Legroom, Rear | 38.2 inches | 37.0 inches |
| Shoulder Room, Front | 55.8 inches | 60.7 inches |
| Shoulder Room, Rear | 55.8 inches | 59.5 inches |
| Passenger Volume | 103.3 cubic feet | n/a |
| Cargo Volume | 27.7 cubic feet | 27.5 cubic feet |
