Jeep Wagoneer 0–60 Times
The Jeep Wagoneer 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 9 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Four Wheeler MT and Motor Trend and more.
The fastest tested production Jeep Wagoneer is the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer Series III Super, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.30 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.90 seconds at 98.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production Jeep Wagoneer is the 1963 Jeep Wagoneer SUV, which took 16.10 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 20.50 seconds at 68.0 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Across the 9 verified production tests of the Jeep Wagoneer, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.76 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.25 seconds at 85.92 mph.
Across 9 verified production runs, the Jeep Wagoneer ranges from 5.30 to 16.10 seconds 0–60, with a 8.76-second average.
Jeep Wagoneer Performance Overview
Across 8 verified tests spanning 1963 to 2023, the Jeep Wagoneer traces a clear shift from slow, naturally aspirated full-size SUV beginnings to modern turbocharged performance. In the SJ era (1963–1991), output ranged from 105 to 173 hp, with engines including the Tornado and AMC 150. Early results were modest: the 1963 SUV needed 16.1 seconds to reach 60 mph, while the 1984 Limited still recorded 15.7 seconds. By the end of the SJ run, the 1987 Limited cut that to 9.1 seconds, marking the generation’s quickest verified acceleration.
The modern WS generation (2022–present) resets the Wagoneer’s performance baseline. Tested examples span gasoline and hybrid powertrains, centered on the Hurricane family and outputs from 392 to 420 hp. The 2022 Series II reached 60 mph in 6.7 seconds, and the 2023 Series II improved to an all-time best 5.4 seconds. Quarter-mile performance also moved into a different range, with the 2023 L Series II posting a class-leading 14.1 seconds at 95.1 mph. Today, the WS Wagoneer stands as the quickest and broadest-performing version yet, with current trims consistently far ahead of the surviving SJ-era test data.
Jeep Wagoneer 0–60 Times by Generation: SJ to WS
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS | 2022–present | 6.53s | 5.40s — 2023 Series II | 5 | The WS generation (2022–present) averaged 6.53 seconds to 60 mph across 5 production tests, led by the 2023 Series II at 5.40 seconds. Output ranged from 392 to 420 hp across 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6, 5.7L V8 + Elec configurations. |
| SJ | 1963–1991 | 13.63s | 9.10s — 1987 Limited | 3 | The SJ generation (1963–1991) averaged 13.63 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 1987 Limited at 9.10 seconds. Output ranged from 105 to 173 hp across 2.5L I-4, 3.8L I-6, 4.0L I-6 configurations. |
Jeep Wagoneer 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
9 production tests · 6 years2025 Jeep Wagoneer
1 production run- 0–60 mph
- 5.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 98.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 510 hp
- Torque
- 500 lb-ft
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 23 H / 18 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Suv
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 9 production runs
How we verify Jeep Wagoneer performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Jeep Wagoneer trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
Jeep Wagoneer 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
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0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Jeep Wagoneer can do, not a single marketing claim.
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