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2025 model year · Body-on-frame SUVs

Ford Expedition vs Jeep Wrangler

The Expedition tows 9,600 lb, the Wrangler 5,000 lb. Ground clearance reaches 8.8 in on the Expedition and 12.9 in on the Wrangler. Ford Expedition and Jeep Wrangler side by side, 2025 model year, from the makers’ own documents.

This page compares the 2025 Ford Expedition (Expedition 5th gen, 2025–present) and 2025 Jeep Wrangler (Wrangler JL, 2018–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units. Newer model years in our data (Wrangler 2026) have too few maker figures to compare, so the page uses the newest year in which both have enough.

Max towing
9,600 lb vs 5,000 lb
Ground clearance
8.8 in vs 12.9 in
Curb weight
5,794 lb vs 5,268 lb

01 / Verdict

Expedition or Wrangler: who leads on what

Each line is the maker’s top figure for each model across its configurations. A lead is on that best configuration, so it depends on cab, bed, engine, axle and options; the closest matching trucks are compared below. Only a maker’s own figure decides a lead.

Towing and GCWR
The Expedition tows 9,600 lb, the Wrangler 5,000 lb. Ford’s documents disagree about a towing figure, so no leader is named.
Payload and GVWR
Only the Wrangler has a payload figure in our data: it carries 1,398 lb of payload. The Expedition has none, so no leader is named.
Ground clearance and angles
The Expedition has 8.8 in of ground clearance, the Wrangler 12.9 in. The Wrangler leads by 4.1 in on its best configuration. At the best configuration: approach angle Expedition 21.5°, Wrangler 47.4°; breakover angle Expedition 19.3°, Wrangler 32.4°; departure angle Expedition 23.5°, Wrangler 40.4°.
Dimensions
Length: Expedition 209.9–221.7 in, Wrangler 166.8–192.5 in; width: Expedition 80.0 in, Wrangler 73.9–79.3 in; height: Expedition 78.0–78.1 in, Wrangler 73.5–75.5 in; wheelbase: Expedition 122.5–131.5 in, Wrangler 96.8–118.4 in.
Curb weight
Curb weight: Expedition 5,404–5,794 lb, Wrangler 4,012–5,268 lb.
Tires
Factory tire sizes. Expedition: P265/70R18, P275/60R20, P275/70R18. Wrangler: P245/75R17, 245/75R17, LT285/75R17C, LT315/70R17C and 6 more.
Fuel tank
Fuel tank: Expedition 23.2–27.8 gal, Wrangler 17.2–21.5 gal.

02 / Side by side

Every figure, group by group

Each cell is the range across the maker’s 2025 configurations of that model, with the small number of the document it comes from. A figure that is an estimate, an owners’ report or a third-party figure wears its mark and never decides a lead; a group where one model has no maker figure says so.

Towing and GCWR

MakerUS units

Ford Expedition and Jeep Wrangler: towing and gcwr
FigureFord Expedition2025Jeep Wrangler2025Leads
Max towing6,100–9,600 lb documents disagree † source 1 source 22,000–5,000 lb source 3documents disagree
GCWR12,000–15,900 lb source 28,250–9,950 lb source 311 of 15 configsExpedition +5,950 lb

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Payload and GVWR

MakerUS units

Ford Expedition and Jeep Wrangler: payload and gvwr
FigureFord Expedition2025Jeep Wrangler2025Leads
Max payloadnot in our data1,088–1,398 lb source 3 source 411 of 15 configsno maker figure for one
GVWRnot in our dataNot published

No maker figure for the Expedition in this group in our data, so it names no leader. “Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Ground clearance and angles

MakerUS units

Ford Expedition and Jeep Wrangler: ground clearance and angles
FigureFord Expedition2025Jeep Wrangler2025Leads
Ground clearance8.7–8.8 in source 110 of 11 configs9.7–12.9 in source 3Wrangler +4.1 in
Approach angle21.1–21.5° source 110 of 11 configs41.4–47.4° source 3Wrangler +25.9°
Breakover angle18.3–19.3° source 110 of 11 configs20.3–32.4° source 3Wrangler +13.1°
Departure angle22.3–23.5° source 110 of 11 configs35.2–40.4° source 3 source 4Wrangler +16.9°

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Dimensions

MakerUS units

Ford Expedition and Jeep Wrangler: dimensions
FigureFord Expedition2025Jeep Wrangler2025Leads
Length209.9–221.7 in source 110 of 11 configs166.8–192.5 in source 3Expedition +29.2 in at the top
Width80.0 in source 110 of 11 configs73.9–79.3 in source 3Expedition +0.7 in at the top
Height78.0–78.1 in source 110 of 11 configs73.5–75.5 in source 3 source 4Expedition +2.6 in at the top
Wheelbase122.5–131.5 in source 110 of 11 configs96.8–118.4 in source 3Expedition +13.1 in at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Curb weight

MakerUS units

Ford Expedition and Jeep Wrangler: curb weight
FigureFord Expedition2025Jeep Wrangler2025Leads
Curb weight5,404–5,794 lb source 14 of 11 configs4,012–5,268 lb source 3Expedition +526 lb at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Tires

MakerUS units

Ford Expedition and Jeep Wrangler: tires
FigureFord Expedition2025Jeep Wrangler2025Leads
Factory tire sizesP265/70R18, P275/60R20, P275/70R18 source 1P245/75R17, 245/75R17, LT285/75R17C, LT315/70R17C, 255/60R20 source 3 source 4 source 5and 5 more

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Fuel tank

MakerUS units

Ford Expedition and Jeep Wrangler: fuel tank
FigureFord Expedition2025Jeep Wrangler2025Leads
Fuel tank23.2–27.8 gal source 117.2–21.5 gal source 3 source 4Expedition +6.3 gal at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.
  1. 12025 Ford Expedition Technical Specifications · Ford Motor Company
  2. 22025 Ford Expedition Towing Guide (trailer towing selector, revised 02.28.25) · Ford Motor Company
  3. 32025 Jeep Wrangler Specifications (spec sheet with towing capacities) · FCA US LLC (Stellantis North America)
  4. 42025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Specifications (spec sheet with towing capacities) · FCA US LLC (Stellantis North America)
  5. 52025 Jeep Wrangler Owner's Manual (25_JL_OM_EN_USC, Third Edition) · FCA US LLC (Stellantis North America)

Documents last checked . How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

03 / Like for like

The closest matching configurations

Ranges mix every cab, bed and engine. Here is one configuration of each, matched on the options that change the figures most, named as the maker names it.

Ford Expedition
2025 Active 4x4
Jeep Wrangler
2025 Sport 4-door 3.6L manual
Ford Expedition and Jeep Wrangler, closest matching configurations
FigureExpeditionWranglerLeads
Max towing9,600 lb source 23,500 lb source 3Expedition +6,100 lb
GCWR15,900 lb source 28,250 lb source 3Expedition +7,650 lb
Max payloadnot in our data1,218 lb source 3no maker figure for one
GVWRnot in our dataNot published
Ground clearance8.7 in source 19.7 in source 3Wrangler +1.0 in
Approach angle21.1° source 141.4° source 3Wrangler +20.3°
Breakover angle19.3° source 120.3° source 3Wrangler +1.0°
Departure angle23.5° source 136.1° source 3Wrangler +12.6°
Curb weight5,668 lb source 14,285 lb source 3Expedition +1,383 lb
Length209.9 in source 1188.4 in source 3Expedition +21.5 in
Wheelbase122.5 in source 1118.4 in source 3Expedition +4.1 in
Factory tire sizesP265/70R18 source 1P245/75R17 source 3
Fuel tank23.2 gal source 121.5 gal source 3Expedition +1.7 gal
  • Each is its model’s lowest trim with four-wheel drive (four doors where the data splits by body), with the first engine and gearbox the maker lists for it.
  • Our data does not split the Wrangler by drive, so it is not named above; the Wrangler is matched on its other options.
  • A figure marked “with” needs that factory package; one without is the configuration as it comes.

04 / Top figures

Which configuration earns each top figure

The leads above are between each model’s best configuration. Here is which configuration that is, and the factory package it needs.

Ford Expedition

  • Max towing 9,600 lb: Active 4x4
  • GCWR 15,900 lb: Active 4x4
  • Ground clearance 8.8 in: Active MAX 4x2
  • Approach angle 21.5°: Active MAX 4x2
  • Breakover angle 19.3°: Active 4x2
  • Departure angle 23.5°: Active 4x2

Jeep Wrangler

  • Max towing 5,000 lb: Rubicon 4-door 2.0L turbo automatic
  • GCWR 9,950 lb: Rubicon 4-door 2.0L turbo automatic
  • Ground clearance 12.9 in: Rubicon 4-door 2.0L turbo automatic with Xtreme 35 Package
  • Approach angle 47.4°: Rubicon 4-door 2.0L turbo automatic with Xtreme 35 Package
  • Breakover angle 32.4°: Rubicon 2-door 2.0L turbo automatic with Xtreme 35 Package
  • Departure angle 40.4°: Rubicon 2-door 2.0L turbo automatic with Xtreme 35 Package

05 / Keep going

Both models, and other matchups

All vehicle comparisons · Rankings · How we source the numbers

06 / FAQ

Questions people ask

Which tows more, the Expedition or the Wrangler?

The Expedition tows 9,600 lb, the Wrangler 5,000 lb. Ford’s documents disagree about a towing figure, so no leader is named. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2025 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more payload, the Expedition or the Wrangler?

Only the Wrangler has a payload figure in our data: it carries 1,398 lb of payload. The Expedition has none, so no leader is named. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2025 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more ground clearance, the Expedition or the Wrangler?

The Expedition has 8.8 in of ground clearance, the Wrangler 12.9 in. The Wrangler leads by 4.1 in on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2025 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

How do the Expedition and the Wrangler compare in size?

Length: Expedition 209.9–221.7 in, Wrangler 166.8–192.5 in; wheelbase: Expedition 122.5–131.5 in, Wrangler 96.8–118.4 in. The range runs across cab, bed and wheelbase choices.

Which model years does this Expedition vs Wrangler comparison use?

This page compares the 2025 Ford Expedition (Expedition 5th gen, 2025–present) and 2025 Jeep Wrangler (Wrangler JL, 2018–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units. Newer model years in our data (Wrangler 2026) have too few maker figures to compare, so the page uses the newest year in which both have enough.