2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV
Which is bigger, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With 113.5 cm between them, these two vehicles sit at opposite ends of the length scale. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is a substantial 19.7 cm wider than the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, which will be immediately obvious the moment you pull into a standard parking space. A 11.4 cm difference in height ensures the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is the more visible of the two in a busy car park compared to the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. With a 69.2 cm wheelbase advantage, the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV is better for long-distance comfort, whereas the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is better for agility.
Measurements
Length
478.5 cm
592 cm (+113.5)
Height
186.8 cm
198.2 cm (+11.4)
Body width
187.5 cm
207.2 cm (+19.7)
Width including mirrors
N/A
238.5 cm
Ground clearance
24.6 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
300.8 cm
370 cm (+69.2)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9 m²
12.3 m² (+3.3)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
478.5 cm
16.9 cm shorter than the average SUV
592 cm
49.3 cm longer than the average Pickup
Height
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
198.2 cm
11.4 cm taller than the average Pickup
Body width
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
207.2 cm
12.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
Width including mirrors
N/A
238.5 cm
15.6 cm wider than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
24.6 cm
2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
N/A
Wheelbase
300.8 cm
10.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average SUV
370 cm
39 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9 m²
0.8 m² smaller footprint than the average SUV
12.3 m²
1.7 m² larger footprint than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
This is a significant split in design; the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV offers a massive 736 L advantage for your luggage, yet the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited counters with a huge 416 L lead for total hauling with the seats down.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
898 L
1,634 L (+736)
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
2,050 L (+416)
1,634 L
Frunk capacity
N/A
303 L
Cargo space vs length
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by overall vehicle length.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
271.9 L per m
276 L per m (+4.1)
Cargo space vs footprint
This DriveSize metric divides blended cargo volume by footprint.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure, using VDA where available and SAE otherwise.
It helps show how efficiently a car turns exterior area into usable cargo space.
145 L per m² (+11.8)
133.2 L per m²
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (SAE)
The standard cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
898 L
143 L more cargo volume than the average SUV
1,634 L
197 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
Largest cargo capacity (SAE)
The largest cargo capacity using SAE, the method commonly used in the US.
If only one SAE figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
2,050 L
688 L less cargo volume than the average SUV
1,634 L
107 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
DriveSize space efficiency
DriveSize space efficiency compares blended cargo volume per square meter of footprint with the class average.
Blended cargo uses 65% of the standard figure and 35% of the largest figure within the selected cargo measurement method.
VDA values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
+5%
SAE: More space efficient than the average SUV
+8%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Pickup
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV and 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited feature a 4-door configuration, offering the same level of accessibility for passengers. Neither holds an advantage in passenger count, as both have a maximum of 5-seats.
Measurements
Doors
4
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12 m
N/A
Curb weight
1,912 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12 m
0 m larger turning circle than the average SUV
N/A
Curb weight
1,912 kg
535 kg lighter than the average SUV
N/A
DriveSize manoeuvrability
DriveSize manoeuvrability combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
A positive percentage means more manoeuvrable than the class average and a negative percentage means less manoeuvrable.
+1%
More manoeuvrable than the average SUV
Parking
Will the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV fit in a standard parking space?
2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 43.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 35.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
43.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
35.5 cm
2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV parking fit score
DriveSize compares the car's width and length with typical parking-space sizes by region.
Vehicle dimensions are rounded up and available side or length clearance is rounded down.
Side clearance is based on body width where available; real spaces can vary because of mirrors, walls, pillars, kerbs, bay markings, and nearby cars.
For an average USA / Canada space: exceeds the bay's length by 42 cm.
Body side clearance
33.5 cm
Length over bay
42 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
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