2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs 2023 Honda CR‑V
Which is bigger, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or 2023 Honda CR‑V?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The length difference of just 9.1 cm between these two vehicles is marginal. There’s a marginal 0.8 cm width difference; the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is effectively the same width as the 2023 Honda CR‑V for all practical purposes. The height difference is quite significant, with the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited standing a substantial 18.7 cm taller than the 2023 Honda CR‑V. The extra 4.8 cm of clearance helps the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited feel a bit more robust in daily driving. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited provides a much more settled and secure feel at high speeds compared to the 2023 Honda CR‑V thanks to its 30.8 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
478.5 cm (+9.1)
469.4 cm
Height
186.8 cm (+18.7)
168.1 cm
Body width
187.5 cm (+0.8)
186.7 cm
Ground clearance
24.6 cm (+4.8)
19.8 cm
Wheelbase
300.8 cm (+30.8)
270 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9 m² (+0.2)
8.8 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
478.5 cm
16.9 cm shorter than the average SUV
469.4 cm
16.8 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
168.1 cm
5.3 cm taller than the average Crossover
Body width
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
186.7 cm
1.8 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
24.6 cm
2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
19.8 cm
1.7 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
300.8 cm
10.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average SUV
270 cm
2.4 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Crossover
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9 m²
0.8 m² smaller footprint than the average SUV
8.8 m²
0.4 m² larger footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2023 Honda CR‑V takes the lead in both seating states, providing an extra 215 L for your luggage with the seats up and a small 116 L (SAE) more with them 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.
898 L
1,113 L (+215)
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.
2,050 L
2,166 L (+116)
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.
271.9 L per m
315.6 L per m (+43.7)
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.
145 L per m²
169.1 L per m² (+24.1)
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.
898 L
143 L more cargo volume than the average SUV
1,113 L
374 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
2,050 L
688 L less cargo volume than the average SUV
2,166 L
295 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
+5%
SAE: More space efficient than the average SUV
+29%
SAE: More space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited trades the extra access points of the 2023 Honda CR‑V for a more cohesive and solid body design with just 4 doors. There is no advantage for either model when it comes to passenger numbers, since both offer a 5-seat configuration. You’ll appreciate the 0.6 m tighter turning circle of the 2023 Honda CR‑V when navigating cramped multi-storey car parks. At 337 kg heavier, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited sits in a very different weight class to the 2023 Honda CR‑V, something that can have a noticeable impact on performance, economy, and wear on consumables.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12 m (+0.6)
11.4 m
Curb weight
1,912 kg (+337)
1,575 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12 m
0 m larger turning circle than the average SUV
11.4 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,912 kg
535 kg lighter than the average SUV
1,575 kg
57 kg lighter than the average Crossover
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.
+1%
More manoeuvrable than the average SUV
-2%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or 2023 Honda CR‑V fit in a standard parking space?
2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 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
2023 Honda CR‑V 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 44 cm per side, and length clearance is 40 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
44 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
40 cm
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