If both have full-time AWD/FWD available, then it’s probably a wash. I loved my Wranglers as well, but the transmission was not designed for highway FWD driving. The issue for me would be durability in the long haul, but it sounds like you are leasing.
American-built vehicles just don’t hold up well, and Jeeps have a poor maintenance record. On the other hand, when you have to replace a part on a Jeep, you won’t have to take out a loan like you will for a foreign model.
Have you looked at a Honda CR-V? Lots of room, nicely appointed, plenty of power, AWD and comfy.