2017 Jeep Wrangler vs 2024 Volkswagen Golf

Jeep Wrangler

2017

Volkswagen Golf

2024

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Which is bigger, the 2017 Jeep Wrangler or 2024 Volkswagen Golf?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2017 Jeep Wrangler is about 8.6 cm wider and 38.5 cm taller than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf, while the 2024 Volkswagen Golf is about 4.5 cm longer than the 2017 Jeep Wrangler.

Length: 4237 mm
Height: 1868 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1875 mm
Width (including mirrors): —
Ground clearance: 246 mm
Wheelbase: 2460 mm

Length: 4282 mm
Height: 1483 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1789 mm
Width (including mirrors): 2073 mm
Ground clearance: —
Wheelbase: 2620 mm

Front view

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Minimum and maximum cargo space

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): —
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): 898 L
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): 2050 L

Min. cargo capacity (VDA seats up): 381 L
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): 1237 L
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): —

Rear view

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf has a wheelbase about 16 cm longer than the 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The 2017 Jeep Wrangler needs about 0.6 m less space to turn than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf has 3 more doors than the 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf has one more seat than the 2017 Jeep Wrangler.

Doors: 2
Max. seats: 4
Turning circle: 10.5 m
Curb weight: 1819 kg

Doors: 5
Max. seats: 5
Turning circle: 11.1 m
Curb weight: —

Parking space fit

Use this parking space fit visualiser to compare the 2017 Jeep Wrangler and 2024 Volkswagen Golf against standard parking spaces in your region. Select a region to check parking bay width and length side by side for garages, driveways, and tight city car parks.

2017 Jeep Wrangler

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2024 Volkswagen Golf

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger: the 2017 Jeep Wrangler or the 2024 Volkswagen Golf?

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf is longer than the 2017 Jeep Wrangler by 4.5 cm (1.8 in). The 2017 Jeep Wrangler is wider than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf by 8.6 cm (3.4 in). The 2017 Jeep Wrangler is taller than the 2024 Volkswagen Golf by 38.5 cm (15.2 in).

Which car has more cargo/boot space: the 2017 Jeep Wrangler or the 2024 Volkswagen Golf?

Seats-up cargo ratings use different standards (VDA vs SAE/EPA), so we don’t compare them directly. The 2017 Jeep Wrangler has an SAE/EPA rating of 898 L and SAE/EPA rating of 2,050 L. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf has a VDA seats up rating of 381 L and VDA maximum cargo capacity of 1,237 L.

Does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler or the 2024 Volkswagen Golf seat more passengers?

2024 Volkswagen Golf seats up to 5 passengers, while 2017 Jeep Wrangler seats up to 4.

Which car is heavier: the 2017 Jeep Wrangler or the 2024 Volkswagen Golf?

Curb weight data is not available for the 2024 Volkswagen Golf.

Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2017 Jeep Wrangler or the 2024 Volkswagen Golf?

The 2017 Jeep Wrangler is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 10.5 m (34.4 ft) compared with 11.1 m (36.4 ft) for the 2024 Volkswagen Golf.

Which car is better for city driving, the 2017 Jeep Wrangler or the 2024 Volkswagen Golf?

The 2017 Jeep Wrangler is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 10.5 m (34.4 ft) versus 11.1 m (36.4 ft) for the 2024 Volkswagen Golf. The 2017 Jeep Wrangler is shorter at 423.7 cm (166.8 in) versus 428.2 cm (168.6 in) for the 2024 Volkswagen Golf, and the 2024 Volkswagen Golf is narrower at 178.9 cm (70.4 in) versus 187.5 cm (73.8 in) for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler.