2018 Jeep Wrangler vs 2025 Ford Maverick
Which is bigger, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler or 2025 Ford Maverick?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
With the 2025 Ford Maverick being 83.8 cm longer, the contrast in body length becomes obvious. You’d be hard-pressed to notice the width difference between these two vehicles in a lane, as the 2018 Jeep Wrangler is only 3.1 cm wider than the 2025 Ford Maverick. With a 12.8 cm height advantage, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler is better suited for those who prefer a higher view of the road ahead. The 3.5 cm increase in ground clearance from the 2018 Jeep Wrangler is just enough to make a positive difference on a gravel driveway vs the 2025 Ford Maverick. The 2025 Ford Maverick provides a much more settled and secure feel at high speeds compared to the 2018 Jeep Wrangler thanks to its 61.6 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
423.7 cm
507.5 cm (+83.8)
Height
186.8 cm (+12.8)
174 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
187.5 cm (+3.1)
184.4 cm
Width (including mirrors)
N/A (+3.5)
212.1 cm
Ground clearance
24.6 cm
21.1 cm (+61.6)
Wheelbase
246 cm
307.6 cm (+1.4)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
423.7 cm
71.7 cm shorter than the average SUV
507.5 cm
35.2 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Height
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
174 cm
12.8 cm shorter than the average Pickup
Width (excluding mirrors)
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
21.1 cm
1.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
Wheelbase
246 cm
44.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV
307.6 cm
23.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Pickup
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2025 Ford Maverick features a 943 L (SAE) boot with the seats up, which is way above average for its category. The 2025 Ford Maverick provides a typical 943 L for the pickup segment for cargo space 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.
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
185.8 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 score
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 scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.
82%
SAE: below class average (-18%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler trades the extra access points of the 2025 Ford Maverick for a more cohesive and solid body design with just 2 doors. If you occasionally need to carry one more person, the 2025 Ford Maverick is better suited, offering an extra seat over the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. Navigating multi-storey car parks would be much easier in the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, which has a 1.7 m tighter turning circle than the 2025 Ford Maverick. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler is 124 kg heavier, which may give it a slightly more planted feel on the motorway compared to the 2025 Ford Maverick.
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 (+124)
1,677 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
1,677 kg
574 kg lighter than the average Pickup
DriveSize manoeuvrability score
DriveSize manoeuvrability score combines turning circle and footprint, with turning circle weighted more heavily.
Around 100% means in line with the class average; higher scores indicate better manoeuvrability relative to similar cars.
115%
15% more manoeuvrable than the average SUV
108%
8% more manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2018 Jeep Wrangler or 2025 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 excluding mirrors 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 (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 63 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
43.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
63 cm
2025 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 excluding mirrors 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 (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 21 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
21 cm
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