2018 Jeep Wrangler vs 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe
Which is bigger, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler or 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The figures show the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is 54.9 cm longer in comparison to the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, which is a significant difference. Body width is exactly the same for both vehicles, with each measuring 187.5 cm. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler and the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe are exactly the same in height, with both of them measuring 186.8 cm. There is a negligible difference in ground clearance, with the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe sitting just 1.1 cm higher off the ground than the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. With a 54.8 cm wheelbase advantage, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is better for long-distance comfort, whereas the 2018 Jeep Wrangler is better for agility.
Measurements
Length
423.7 cm
478.6 cm (+54.9)
Height
186.8 cm
186.8 cm
Body width
187.5 cm
187.5 cm
Ground clearance
24.6 cm
25.7 cm (+1.1)
Wheelbase
246 cm
300.8 cm (+54.8)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.9 m²
9 m² (+1.1)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
423.7 cm
71.7 cm shorter than the average SUV
478.6 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average SUV
Height
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
Body width
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
Ground clearance
24.6 cm
2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
25.7 cm
3.2 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
Wheelbase
246 cm
44.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV
300.8 cm
10.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average SUV
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.9 m²
1.8 m² smaller footprint than the average SUV
9 m²
0.8 m² smaller footprint than the average SUV
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is the only model in this pair with confirmed cargo stats, with a 784 L (SAE) capacity that is average for its class. The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe's 1,909 L (SAE) capacity with the seats down is way above average for its segment.
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.
N/A
784 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.
N/A
1,909 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.
N/A
246.1 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.
N/A
131.2 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.
N/A
784 L
29 L more cargo volume than the average SUV
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.
N/A
1,909 L
829 L less cargo volume than the average SUV
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: Less space efficient than the average SUV
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With 2 more door(s) than the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe should be more practical for those wanting to carry passengers or luggage. The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe gains the edge with an extra seat, allowing you to carry one additional passenger. At 1.5 m wider, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe requires a much more deliberate approach to tight corners than the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. This 467 kg weight gap is massive, fundamentally changing everything from braking to suspension wear.
Measurements
Doors
2
4 (+2)
Max. seats
4
5 (+1)
Turning circle
10.5 m
12 m (+1.5)
Curb weight
1,801 kg
2,268 kg (+467)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.5 m
1.5 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV
12 m
0 m larger turning circle than the average SUV
Curb weight
1,801 kg
646 kg lighter than the average SUV
2,268 kg
179 kg lighter than the average SUV
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.
+15%
More manoeuvrable than the average SUV
+1%
More manoeuvrable than the average SUV
Parking
Will the 2018 Jeep Wrangler or 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe fit in a standard parking space?
2018 Jeep Wrangler 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 63 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
43.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
63 cm
2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe 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
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Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Jeep documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.