2017 Tesla Model 3 vs 2018 Jeep Wrangler
Which is bigger, the 2017 Tesla Model 3 or 2018 Jeep Wrangler?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2017 Tesla Model 3 offers a massive 45.8 cm of extra length, which changes the silhouette and stance compared to the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. At only 2.5 cm wider, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler doesn't offer any significant width advantage or disadvantage over the 2017 Tesla Model 3. Height heavily favours the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, which measures 42.3 cm taller than the 2017 Tesla Model 3. You’ll feel much more confident on unpaved roads in the 2018 Jeep Wrangler thanks to that 10.6 cm height advantage over the 2017 Tesla Model 3. Rear legroom in the 2017 Tesla Model 3 should be superior to the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, thanks to that 41.5 cm wheelbase increase.
Measurements
Length
469.5 cm (+45.8)
423.7 cm
Height
144.5 cm
186.8 cm (+42.3)
Body width
185 cm
187.5 cm (+2.5)
Width including mirrors
208.8 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
14 cm
24.6 cm (+10.6)
Wheelbase
287.5 cm (+41.5)
246 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.7 m² (+0.8)
7.9 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
469.5 cm
3.4 cm shorter than the average Sedan
423.7 cm
71.7 cm shorter than the average SUV
Height
144.5 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
Body width
185 cm
2 cm wider than the average Sedan
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
Width including mirrors
208.8 cm
3.2 cm wider than the average Sedan
N/A
Ground clearance
14 cm
Same ground clearance as the average Sedan
24.6 cm
2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
Wheelbase
287.5 cm
9.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
246 cm
44.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.7 m²
0 m² larger footprint than the average Sedan
7.9 m²
1.8 m² smaller footprint than the average SUV
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2017 Tesla Model 3 offers a known 561 L (SAE) cargo capacity with its seats up, which is above average for sedan vehicles.
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.
561 L
N/A
Frunk capacity
88 L
N/A
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.
561 L
165 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
N/A
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With more doors, the 2017 Tesla Model 3 is more practical for passengers to enter and exit. If you occasionally need to carry one more person, the 2017 Tesla Model 3 is better suited, offering an extra seat over the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The 1.1 m turning circle difference means the 2018 Jeep Wrangler might clear a U-turn where the 2017 Tesla Model 3 requires a bit more care.
Measurements
Doors
4 (+2)
2
Max. seats
5 (+1)
4
Turning circle
11.6 m (+1.1)
10.5 m
Curb weight
N/A
1,801 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.6 m
0.5 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
10.5 m
1.5 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV
Curb weight
N/A
1,801 kg
646 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.
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
+15%
More manoeuvrable than the average SUV
Parking
Will the 2017 Tesla Model 3 or 2018 Jeep Wrangler fit in a standard parking space?
2017 Tesla Model 3 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 45 cm per side, and length clearance is 40 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
40 cm
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
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