Jeep Sahara vs. Rubicon: Which is Better?
If you’re looking for off-roading vehicles straight from the factory, you can’t go wrong with the Rubicon. For those who plan on passionate off-roading frequently, the Rubicon definitely outscores the Sahara.
Now, if you’re looking to get into off-roading and don’t know where to start, we suggest the Sahara. It has a little more of everything than its older brother—better fuel economy, more power under the hood, and a few more bells and whistles than you’ll find in the Rubicon.
The Rubicon is designed with serious off-roading in mind; it’s built tough and comes with some great features that make it easy to use on rough terrain. If you plan on using your Wrangler mainly as a daily driver, then there are better options out there for you.
Both Jeeps have pretty similar gas mileage—around 15 mpg in city driving conditions and 20 mpg on highway trips (depending on your engine choice). The Rubicon gets slightly better mileage than its sibling because it has less weight on board (it doesn’t come equipped with many luxury features like leather seats or alloy wheels).