2024 Ford Kuga vs 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe
Which is bigger, the 2024 Ford Kuga or 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe would require an extra 18.2 cm of garage space length compared to the more compact 2024 Ford Kuga. When it comes to tight city streets, both the 2024 Ford Kuga and 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe will feel near identical, as the 2024 Ford Kuga is only 0.7 cm wider. The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe towers in height over the 2024 Ford Kuga by 18.9 cm, providing a much more commanding view of any traffic ahead. With a 9.1 cm advantage in ground clearance, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is better equipped for unpaved roads and snowy conditions when compared to the 2024 Ford Kuga. With an extra 29.7 cm between the wheels, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe should offer a noticeably smoother ride than the 2024 Ford Kuga.
Measurements
Length
460.4 cm
478.6 cm (+18.2)
Height
167.9 cm
186.8 cm (+18.9)
Body width
188.2 cm (+0.7)
187.5 cm
Width including mirrors
217.7 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
16.6 cm
25.7 cm (+9.1)
Wheelbase
271.1 cm
300.8 cm (+29.7)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.7 m²
9 m² (+0.3)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
460.4 cm
7.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
478.6 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average SUV
Height
167.9 cm
5.1 cm taller than the average Crossover
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
Body width
188.2 cm
3.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
Width including mirrors
217.7 cm
11.3 cm wider than the average Crossover
N/A
Ground clearance
16.6 cm
1.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
25.7 cm
3.2 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
Wheelbase
271.1 cm
1.3 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
300.8 cm
10.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average SUV
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.7 m²
0.3 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
9 m²
0.8 m² smaller footprint than the average SUV
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2024 Ford Kuga has 412 L (VDA) of cargo space with the seats up, a figure that is average for its segment, while the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe has 784 L under the SAE system. Comparing maximum cargo space is a challenge here as 2024 Ford Kuga is measured at 1,534 L (VDA) while 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe uses the SAE standard. That said, the 2024 Ford Kuga is way above average for the crossover segment.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
412 L
N/A
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,534 L
N/A
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.
N/A
784 L
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.
N/A
1,909 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.
174.8 L per m
246.1 L per m (+71.3)
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.
92.9 L per m²
131.2 L per m² (+38.3)
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
412 L
33 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
1,534 L
26 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
N/A
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.
N/A
784 L
29 L more cargo volume than the average SUV
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.
N/A
1,909 L
829 L less cargo volume than the average SUV
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.
-6%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
-5%
SAE: Less space efficient than the average SUV
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With more doors, the 2024 Ford Kuga is more practical for passengers to enter and exit. Neither holds an advantage in passenger count, as both have a maximum of 5-seats. In urban environments, the 2024 Ford Kuga's 0.6 m shorter turning circle provides a helpful difference in everyday convenience. We’re talking about a 742 kg weight shift, which places these two vehicles in completely different worlds of physics.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.4 m
12 m (+0.6)
Curb weight
1,526 kg
2,268 kg (+742)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.4 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
12 m
0 m larger turning circle than the average SUV
Curb weight
1,526 kg
106 kg lighter than the average Crossover
2,268 kg
179 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.
-2%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
+1%
More manoeuvrable than the average SUV
Parking
Will the 2024 Ford Kuga or 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Ford Kuga 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 cm per side, and length clearance is 44.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
43 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
44.5 cm
2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe 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
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