2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs 2023 Hyundai Kona
Which is bigger, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or 2023 Hyundai Kona?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
There is a clear gap in length here, with 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited measuring 43.5 cm longer than 2023 Hyundai Kona. At only 5 cm wider, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited doesn't offer any significant width advantage or disadvantage over the 2023 Hyundai Kona. The difference in height is dramatic, with the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited standing 28.3 cm taller than the 2023 Hyundai Kona. If you live in a rural area, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's 7.6 cm ground clearance lead over the 2023 Hyundai Kona is a major plus. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited provides a much more settled and secure feel at high speeds compared to the 2023 Hyundai Kona thanks to its 34.8 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
478.5 cm (+43.5)
435 cm
Height
186.8 cm (+28.3)
158.5 cm
Body width
187.5 cm (+5)
182.5 cm
Ground clearance
24.6 cm (+7.6)
17 cm
Wheelbase
300.8 cm (+34.8)
266 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9 m² (+1.1)
7.9 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
478.5 cm
16.9 cm shorter than the average SUV
435 cm
17.6 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Height
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
158.5 cm
4.3 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Body width
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
182.5 cm
2.4 cm narrower than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
24.6 cm
2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
17 cm
1.1 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
300.8 cm
10.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average SUV
266 cm
6.4 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
7.9 m²
0.5 m² smaller footprint than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited claims a double cargo victory, with a significant 176 L lead in the boot and a large 246 L (SAE) advantage with the seats down.
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.
N/A
466 L
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.
N/A
1,300 L
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 (+176)
722 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.
2,050 L (+246)
1,804 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.
271.9 L per m (+97.7)
174.2 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.
145 L per m² (+49.5)
95.5 L per m²
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.
N/A
466 L
21 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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.
N/A
1,300 L
208 L less cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
722 L
17 L less 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
1,804 L
67 L less 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
-3%
VDA: Less space efficient than the average Crossover
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2023 Hyundai Kona offers more practicality with its 5 doors compared to the 4-door layout of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. You’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference doing a U-turn, as the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has a turning circle of only 1.4 m wider than the 2023 Hyundai Kona. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is in a different weight class entirely, sitting 617 kg higher on the scales than the 2023 Hyundai Kona.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12 m (+1.4)
10.6 m
Curb weight
1,912 kg (+617)
1,295 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12 m
0 m larger turning circle than the average SUV
10.6 m
0.6 m smaller turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
1,912 kg
535 kg lighter than the average SUV
1,295 kg
337 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
+6%
More manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or 2023 Hyundai Kona 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 Hyundai Kona 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 46 cm per side, and length clearance is 57.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
46 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
57.5 cm
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