2018 Jeep Wrangler vs 2022 Volkswagen Virtus
Which is bigger, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler or 2022 Volkswagen Virtus?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
While not a massive leap, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus is 32.4 cm longer than the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. You might notice the 12.3 cm width difference when parking; the 2018 Jeep Wrangler leaves a little less margin for error in the bay compared to the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. There is no subtlety to the difference here, as the 2018 Jeep Wrangler towers 36.1 cm above the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. You’ll feel much more confident on unpaved roads in the 2018 Jeep Wrangler thanks to that 6.7 cm height advantage over the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus has a 19.1 cm longer wheelbase, which often translates to extra "stretch-out" room in the back.
Measurements
Length
423.7 cm
456.1 cm (+32.4)
Height
186.8 cm (+36.1)
150.7 cm
Body width
187.5 cm (+12.3)
175.2 cm
Ground clearance
24.6 cm (+6.7)
17.9 cm
Wheelbase
246 cm
265.1 cm (+19.1)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.9 m²
8 m² (+0.1)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
423.7 cm
71.7 cm shorter than the average SUV
456.1 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Height
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
150.7 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average Sedan
Body width
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
175.2 cm
7.8 cm narrower than the average Sedan
Ground clearance
24.6 cm
2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
17.9 cm
3.9 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
Wheelbase
246 cm
44.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV
265.1 cm
13 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.9 m²
1.8 m² smaller footprint than the average SUV
8 m²
0.7 m² smaller footprint than the average Sedan
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus offers a known 521 L (VDA) cargo capacity with its seats up, which is above average for sedan vehicles. With its seats down, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus has 1,050 L of space for your belongings, which is way above average for its segment.
Measurements
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
521 L
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,050 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
154.8 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
88.4 L per m²
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
N/A
521 L
46 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With an extra 2 doors, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus makes loading child seats or shopping easier than in the 2-door 2018 Jeep Wrangler. With one additional seat, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus can accommodate an extra passenger compared with the 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The vehicles have a near identical turning circle, with just a 0.4 m difference. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler is in a different weight class entirely, sitting 701 kg higher on the scales than the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus.
Measurements
Doors
2
4 (+2)
Max. seats
4
5 (+1)
Turning circle
10.5 m (+0.4)
10.1 m
Curb weight
1,801 kg (+701)
1,100 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.5 m
1.5 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV
10.1 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
1,801 kg
646 kg lighter than the average SUV
1,100 kg
422 kg lighter than the average Sedan
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
+9%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2018 Jeep Wrangler or 2022 Volkswagen Virtus 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
2022 Volkswagen Virtus 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 49.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 46.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
46.5 cm
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