2021 Toyota Land Cruiser vs 2018 Jeep Wrangler

Q: Which is bigger: the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or the 2018 Jeep Wrangler?

The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is longer than the 2018 Jeep Wrangler by 74.3 cm (29.3 in). The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is wider than the 2018 Jeep Wrangler by 12.5 cm (4.9 in). The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is taller than the 2018 Jeep Wrangler by 8.2 cm (3.2 in).

Q: Does the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or the 2018 Jeep Wrangler seat more passengers?

2021 Toyota Land Cruiser seats up to 5 passengers, while 2018 Jeep Wrangler seats up to 4.

Q: Which car is heavier: the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or the 2018 Jeep Wrangler?

The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is 694 kg (1,530 lb) heavier than the 2018 Jeep Wrangler.

Q: Which car is easier to maneuver/park: the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or the 2018 Jeep Wrangler?

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler is easier to maneuver and park, with a smaller turning circle of 10.5 m (34.4 ft) compared with 11.8 m (38.7 ft) for the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or the 2018 Jeep Wrangler?

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler is better for city driving with a smaller turning circle of 10.5 m (34.4 ft) versus 11.8 m (38.7 ft) for the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler is shorter at 423.7 cm (166.8 in) versus 498 cm (196.1 in) for the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser, and the 2018 Jeep Wrangler is narrower at 187.5 cm (73.8 in) versus 200 cm (78.7 in) for the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Side view of the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser

Which is bigger, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or 2018 Jeep Wrangler?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

The length difference totals 74.3 cm, clearly separating the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser and 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is significantly wider, which may offer more shoulder room inside but could make tight parking garages more challenging. The height stats show that the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is 8.2 cm taller, making it a slightly easier vehicle to slide into compared to the lower 2018 Jeep Wrangler. Clearance is effectively a tie, with the 2018 Jeep Wrangler leading by just 1.1 cm. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is 39 cm longer in the wheelbase, putting it in a completely different category of ride and comfort when compared to the 2018 Jeep Wrangler.

Measurements

Length

498 cm (+74.3)

423.7 cm

Height

195 cm (+8.2)

186.8 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

200 cm (+12.5)

187.5 cm

Ground clearance

23.5 cm (+39)

24.6 cm

Wheelbase

285 cm (+2)

246 cm

How each car compares with its class average

Length

498 cm

2.6 cm longer than the average SUV

423.7 cm

71.7 cm shorter than the average SUV

Height

195 cm

4.9 cm taller than the average SUV

186.8 cm

3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV

Width (excluding mirrors)

200 cm

4.3 cm wider than the average SUV

187.5 cm

8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV

Ground clearance

23.5 cm

1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV

24.6 cm

2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV

Wheelbase

285 cm

5.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV

246 cm

44.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV

Front view

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

Rear view

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

Passengers will appreciate the additional doors on the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser when you're parked in tight spots, as they offer more entry options than the 2-door 2018 Jeep Wrangler. If you occasionally need to carry one more person, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is better suited, offering an extra seat over the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. You’ll appreciate the 1.3 m tighter turning circle of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler when navigating cramped multi-storey car parks. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler is a featherweight compared to the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser, which carries a huge 694 kg of additional weight.

Measurements

Doors

5 (+3)

Max. seats

5 (+1)

Turning circle

11.8 m (+1.3)

10.5 m

Curb weight

2,495 kg (+694)

1,801 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

11.8 m

0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV

10.5 m

1.5 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV

Curb weight

2,495 kg

48 kg heavier than the average SUV

1,801 kg

646 kg lighter than the average SUV

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.

100%

0% less manoeuvrable than the average SUV

115%

15% more manoeuvrable than the average SUV

Parking

Will the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser or 2018 Jeep Wrangler fit in a standard parking space?

2021 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 37.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 26 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

37.5 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

26 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 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 63 cm at each end.