2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vs 2025 Ford Maverick
Which is bigger, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe or 2025 Ford Maverick?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measuring 28.9 cm more from front to rear bumper, the 2025 Ford Maverick provides that extra bit of "stretch" over the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe. Both cars are well-matched in width, with the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe adding only 3.1 cm to the 2025 Ford Maverick’s profile. The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe utilises its extra 12.8 cm of height to maximise cabin volume, making it feel larger inside than the 2025 Ford Maverick. The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is 4.6 cm less likely to scrape its chin on a steep ramp than the 2025 Ford Maverick thanks to its higher ground clearance. They are effectively twins in terms of axle spacing, with a negligible 6.8 cm wheelbase difference.
Measurements
Length
478.6 cm
507.5 cm (+28.9)
Height
186.8 cm (+12.8)
174 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
187.5 cm (+3.1)
184.4 cm
Width (including mirrors)
N/A (+4.6)
212.1 cm
Ground clearance
25.7 cm
21.1 cm (+6.8)
Wheelbase
300.8 cm
307.6 cm (+0.4)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
478.6 cm
16.8 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
25.7 cm
3.2 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
21.1 cm
1.7 cm less ground clearance than the average Pickup
Wheelbase
300.8 cm
10.7 cm longer 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
Rarely do you see such a divide in cargo space. The 2025 Ford Maverick is the definitive winner for the weekly shop with the seats up, but the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is the undeniable master of maximum volume 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.
784 L
943 L (+159)
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.
1,909 L (+966)
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.
246.1 L per m (+60.3)
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.
131.2 L per m² (+30.5)
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.
784 L
29 L more cargo volume than the average SUV
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.
1,909 L
829 L less cargo volume than the average SUV
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.
95%
SAE: below class average (-5%)
82%
SAE: below class average (-18%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Neither vehicle differs on door layout, as the 2025 Ford Maverick and 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe both feature a 4-door design. Both 2025 Ford Maverick and 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe are designed to accommodate up to 5 people. You’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference doing a U-turn, as the 2025 Ford Maverick has a turning circle of only 0.2 m wider than the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe. We’re talking about a 591 kg weight shift, which places these two vehicles in completely different worlds of physics.
Measurements
Doors
4
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12 m
12.2 m (+0.2)
Curb weight
2,268 kg (+591)
1,677 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12 m
0 m larger turning circle than the average SUV
12.2 m
0.9 m smaller turning circle than the average Pickup
Curb weight
2,268 kg
179 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.
101%
1% more manoeuvrable than the average SUV
108%
8% more manoeuvrable than the average Pickup
Parking
Will the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe or 2025 Ford Maverick fit in a standard parking space?
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 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 35.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
43.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
35.5 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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