2018 Jeep Wrangler vs 2022 Ford Maverick
Which is bigger, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler or 2022 Ford Maverick?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The length difference totals 83.5 cm, clearly separating the 2022 Ford Maverick and 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler measures just 3.1 cm wider than the 2022 Ford Maverick, an incremental difference that shouldn't influence your buying decision, unless it just tips if it fits in your garage! The 2018 Jeep Wrangler towers in height over the 2022 Ford Maverick by 12.3 cm, providing a much more commanding view of any traffic ahead. Rear legroom in the 2022 Ford Maverick should be superior to the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, thanks to that 61.6 cm wheelbase increase.
Measurements
Length
423.7 cm
507.2 cm (+83.5)
Height
186.8 cm (+12.3)
174.5 cm
Body width
187.5 cm (+3.1)
184.4 cm
Width including mirrors
N/A
212.1 cm
Ground clearance
24.6 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
246 cm
307.6 cm (+61.6)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.9 m²
9.4 m² (+1.5)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
423.7 cm
71.7 cm shorter than the average SUV
507.2 cm
35.5 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Height
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
174.5 cm
12.3 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Body width
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
184.4 cm
10 cm narrower than the average Pickup
Width including mirrors
N/A
212.1 cm
10.8 cm narrower than the average Pickup
Ground clearance
24.6 cm
2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
N/A
Wheelbase
246 cm
44.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV
307.6 cm
23.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.9 m²
1.8 m² smaller footprint than the average SUV
9.4 m²
1.2 m² smaller footprint than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2022 Ford Maverick provides a way above average 943 L for the pickup segment for cargo space with the seats up. The 2022 Ford Maverick has 943 L (SAE) of cargo space with its seats down, which is typical compared to the class average for pickup.
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.
N/A
943 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
943 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.
N/A
185.9 L per m
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.
N/A
100.8 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.
N/A
943 L
494 L less 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.
N/A
943 L
584 L less 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.
-18%
SAE: Less space efficient than the average Pickup
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With 2 more door(s) than the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, the 2022 Ford Maverick should be more practical for those wanting to carry passengers or luggage. The added seat in the 2022 Ford Maverick gives it the edge here, allowing it to transport one extra passenger. You’ll definitely feel the 1.7 m turning circle difference when parking; the 2018 Jeep Wrangler is clearly the more maneuverable of the two. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler is 185 kg heavier than the 2022 Ford Maverick, a gap that can influence acceleration, cornering response, and running costs.
Measurements
Doors
2
4 (+2)
Max. seats
4
5 (+1)
Turning circle
10.5 m
12.2 m (+1.7)
Curb weight
1,801 kg (+185)
1,616 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.5 m
1.5 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV
12.2 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup
Curb weight
1,801 kg
646 kg lighter than the average SUV
1,616 kg
635 kg lighter than the average Pickup
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.
+15%
More manoeuvrable than the average SUV
+8%
More manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2018 Jeep Wrangler or 2022 Ford Maverick fit in a standard parking space?
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
2022 Ford Maverick 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 45 cm per side, and length clearance is 21 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
21 cm
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