2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs 2023 Hyundai Palisade

Q: Which is bigger: the 2018 Jeep Wrangler or the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?

The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is longer than the 2018 Jeep Wrangler by 21.1 cm (8.3 in). The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is wider than the 2018 Jeep Wrangler by 10.1 cm (4 in). The 2018 Jeep Wrangler is taller than the 2023 Hyundai Palisade by 11.8 cm (4.6 in).

Q: Which vehicle has more published cargo space: the 2018 Jeep Wrangler or the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?

Based on the SAE standard published figure, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler has 388 L more cargo capacity than the 2023 Hyundai Palisade.

Q: Does the 2018 Jeep Wrangler or the 2023 Hyundai Palisade seat more passengers?

2023 Hyundai Palisade seats up to 8 passengers, while 2018 Jeep Wrangler seats up to 5.

Q: Which car is heavier: the 2018 Jeep Wrangler or the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler is 20 kg (44 lb) heavier than the 2023 Hyundai Palisade.

Q: Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2018 Jeep Wrangler or the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?

The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 11.8 m (38.7 ft) compared with 12 m (39.4 ft) for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. In tight spaces, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler is shorter overall and narrower, which makes it easier to fit and steer into parking bays.

Q: Which car is better for city driving, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler or the 2023 Hyundai Palisade?

The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 11.8 m (38.7 ft) versus 12 m (39.4 ft) for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler is shorter at 478.5 cm (188.4 in) versus 499.6 cm (196.7 in) for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade, and the 2018 Jeep Wrangler is narrower at 187.5 cm (73.8 in) versus 197.6 cm (77.8 in) for the 2023 Hyundai Palisade.

Side view of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Which is bigger, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or 2023 Hyundai Palisade?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2023 Hyundai Palisade would require an extra 21.1 cm of garage space length compared to the more compact 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is the leaner of the two, sitting 10.1 cm narrower than the 2023 Hyundai Palisade for easier navigation through city traffic. The height stats show that the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is 11.8 cm taller, making it a slightly easier vehicle to slide into compared to the lower 2023 Hyundai Palisade. Sitting with 4.5 cm higher ground clearance, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is better prepared for those unexpected potholes than the 2023 Hyundai Palisade. If you drive these cars, you'll notice the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited feels a bit more planted on the motorway thanks to its 10.7 cm wheelbase advantage.

Measurements

Length

478.5 cm

499.6 cm (+21.1)

Height

186.8 cm (+11.8)

175 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

187.5 cm

197.6 cm (+10.1)

Ground clearance

24.6 cm (+10.7)

20.1 cm

Wheelbase

300.8 cm

290.1 cm (+0.9)

How each car compares with its class average

Length

478.5 cm

16.9 cm shorter than the average SUV

499.6 cm

47 cm longer than the average Crossover

Height

186.8 cm

3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV

175 cm

12.2 cm taller than the average Crossover

Width (excluding mirrors)

187.5 cm

8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV

197.6 cm

12.7 cm wider than the average Crossover

Ground clearance

24.6 cm

2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV

20.1 cm

2 cm more ground clearance than the average Crossover

Wheelbase

300.8 cm

10.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average SUV

290.1 cm

17.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover

Front view

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

Rarely do you see such a divide in cargo space. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is the definitive winner for the weekly shop with the seats up, but the 2023 Hyundai Palisade 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.

898 L (+388)

510 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

2,447 L (+397)

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 (+34.2)

237.8 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.

145 L per m² (+24.7)

120.3 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.

898 L

143 L more cargo volume than the average SUV

510 L

229 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

2,447 L

576 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover

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.

105%

SAE: above class average (+5%)

92%

SAE: below class average (-8%)

Rear view

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

Choosing the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited means managing with 1 fewer door(s), but this usually means a cleaner looking side profile than the 5-door 2023 Hyundai Palisade. Choosing the 2023 Hyundai Palisade fundamentally changes your passenger options, adding 3 more seats over the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The 2023 Hyundai Palisade is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.2 m margin. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and 2023 Hyundai Palisade are effectively in the same weight bracket, separated by a minor 20 kg.

Measurements

Doors

5 (+1)

Max. seats

8 (+3)

Turning circle

12 m (+0.2)

11.8 m

Curb weight

1,912 kg (+20)

1,892 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

12 m

0 m larger turning circle than the average SUV

11.8 m

0.6 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover

Curb weight

1,912 kg

535 kg lighter than the average SUV

1,892 kg

260 kg heavier than the average Crossover

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

92%

8% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover

Parking

Will the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or 2023 Hyundai Palisade 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 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

2023 Hyundai Palisade 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 38.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 25 cm at each end.