2017 Jeep Wrangler vs 2023 Volkswagen Passat

Jeep Wrangler

2017

Volkswagen Passat

2023

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Which is bigger, the 2017 Jeep Wrangler or 2023 Volkswagen Passat?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The 2017 Jeep Wrangler is about 2.6 cm wider and 37.1 cm taller than the 2023 Volkswagen Passat, while the 2023 Volkswagen Passat is about 68 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: 4917 mm
Height: 1497 mm
Width (excluding mirrors): 1849 mm
Width (including mirrors): —
Ground clearance: —
Wheelbase: 2841 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): 690 L
Max. cargo capacity (VDA seats down): —
Min. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats up): —
Max. cargo capacity (SAE/EPA seats down): —

Rear view

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

The 2023 Volkswagen Passat has a wheelbase about 38.1 cm longer than the 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The 2017 Jeep Wrangler needs about 1.5 m less space to turn than the 2023 Volkswagen Passat. The 2023 Volkswagen Passat has 3 more doors than the 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The 2023 Volkswagen Passat 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: 12 m
Curb weight: —

Parking space fit

Use this parking space fit visualiser to compare the 2017 Jeep Wrangler and 2023 Volkswagen Passat 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

Space width

Car width (exc. mirrors)

Space length

Car length

2023 Volkswagen Passat

Space width

Car width (exc. mirrors)

Space length

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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger: the 2017 Jeep Wrangler or the 2023 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2023 Volkswagen Passat is longer than the 2017 Jeep Wrangler by 68 cm (26.8 in). The 2017 Jeep Wrangler is wider than the 2023 Volkswagen Passat by 2.6 cm (1 in). The 2017 Jeep Wrangler is taller than the 2023 Volkswagen Passat by 37.1 cm (14.6 in).

Which car has more cargo/boot space: the 2017 Jeep Wrangler or the 2023 Volkswagen Passat?

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 2023 Volkswagen Passat has a VDA seats up rating of 690 L.

Does the 2017 Jeep Wrangler or the 2023 Volkswagen Passat seat more passengers?

2023 Volkswagen Passat seats up to 5 passengers, while 2017 Jeep Wrangler seats up to 4.

Which car is heavier: the 2017 Jeep Wrangler or the 2023 Volkswagen Passat?

Curb weight data is not available for the 2023 Volkswagen Passat.

Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2017 Jeep Wrangler or the 2023 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2017 Jeep Wrangler is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 10.5 m (34.4 ft) compared with 12 m (39.4 ft) for the 2023 Volkswagen Passat.

Which car is better for city driving, the 2017 Jeep Wrangler or the 2023 Volkswagen Passat?

The 2017 Jeep Wrangler is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 10.5 m (34.4 ft) versus 12 m (39.4 ft) for the 2023 Volkswagen Passat. The 2017 Jeep Wrangler is shorter at 423.7 cm (166.8 in) versus 491.7 cm (193.6 in) for the 2023 Volkswagen Passat, and the 2023 Volkswagen Passat is narrower at 184.9 cm (72.8 in) versus 187.5 cm (73.8 in) for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler.