2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning vs 2018 Jeep Wrangler
Which is bigger, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning or 2018 Jeep Wrangler?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With a length difference of 167.4 cm, the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning and 2018 Jeep Wrangler are worlds apart. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is a substantial 15.7 cm wider than the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, which will be immediately obvious the moment you pull into a standard parking space. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning towers in height over the 2018 Jeep Wrangler by 12.1 cm, providing a much more commanding view of any traffic ahead. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler has a 3.3 cm higher clearance than the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning, which helps clear speed bumps more easily. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning is a massive 123.6 cm longer in the wheelbase, offering a vast interior compared to the 2018 Jeep Wrangler.
Measurements
Length
591.1 cm (+167.4)
423.7 cm
Height
198.9 cm (+12.1)
186.8 cm
Body width
203.2 cm (+15.7)
187.5 cm
Width including mirrors
243.8 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
21.3 cm
24.6 cm (+3.3)
Wheelbase
369.6 cm (+123.6)
246 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
12 m² (+4.1)
7.9 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
591.1 cm
48.4 cm longer than the average Pickup
423.7 cm
71.7 cm shorter than the average SUV
Height
198.9 cm
12.1 cm taller than the average Pickup
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
Body width
203.2 cm
8.8 cm wider than the average Pickup
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
Width including mirrors
243.8 cm
20.9 cm wider than the average Pickup
N/A
Ground clearance
21.3 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
24.6 cm
2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
Wheelbase
369.6 cm
38.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Pickup
246 cm
44.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
12 m²
1.4 m² larger footprint than the average Pickup
7.9 m²
1.8 m² smaller footprint than the average SUV
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning’s confirmed 1,495 L (SAE) capacity is way above average for its class, serving as our primary reference point for this matchup. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning has a 1,495 L (SAE) cargo area with the seats down, which is typical for its category.
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.
1,495 L
N/A
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.
1,495 L
N/A
Frunk capacity
400 L
N/A
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.
252.9 L per m
N/A
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.
124.5 L per m²
N/A
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.
1,495 L
58 L more cargo volume than the average Pickup
N/A
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.
1,495 L
32 L less cargo volume than the average Pickup
N/A
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.
+1%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Pickup
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Choosing the 2018 Jeep Wrangler means managing with 2 fewer door(s), but this usually means a cleaner looking side profile than the 4-door 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning. The 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning gains the edge with an extra seat, allowing you to carry one additional passenger. The steering disparity is vast; the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning requires a staggering 4.1 m of extra space to clear a turn than the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. If efficiency and agility are your goals, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler’s 927 kg less weight is an extreme advantage.
Measurements
Doors
4 (+2)
2
Max. seats
5 (+1)
4
Turning circle
14.6 m (+4.1)
10.5 m
Curb weight
2,728 kg (+927)
1,801 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
14.6 m
1.5 m larger turning circle than the average Pickup
10.5 m
1.5 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV
Curb weight
2,728 kg
477 kg heavier than the average Pickup
1,801 kg
646 kg lighter than the average SUV
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.
-12%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
+15%
More manoeuvrable than the average SUV
Parking
Will the 2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning or 2018 Jeep Wrangler fit in a standard parking space?
2022 Ford F‑150 Lightning 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
35.5 cm
Length over bay
42 cm
Overall length. Primary constraint.
2018 Jeep Wrangler 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 63 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
43.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
63 cm
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