2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vs 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Which is bigger, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe or 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited are very similar in length, with just a 0.1 cm difference. There is no difference in width here, as both cars measure 187.5 cm wide excluding mirrors. Neither vehicle holds an advantage in height, with the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited both standing 186.8 cm tall. 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 Unlimited. There's no difference in the wheelbase measurement, meaning you'd have a similar ride quality in both vehicles.
Measurements
Length
478.6 cm (+0.1)
478.5 cm
Height
186.8 cm
186.8 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
187.5 cm
187.5 cm
Ground clearance
25.7 cm
24.6 cm
Wheelbase
300.8 cm (+0)
300.8 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
478.6 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average SUV
478.5 cm
16.9 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
Width (excluding mirrors)
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
Ground clearance
25.7 cm
3.2 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
24.6 cm
2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
Wheelbase
300.8 cm
10.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average SUV
300.8 cm
10.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average SUV
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Whether seats are up or down, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited wins, offering a significant 114 L and a noticeable 141 L (SAE) lead.
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.
784 L
898 L (+114)
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.
1,909 L
2,050 L (+141)
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.
246.1 L per m
271.9 L per m (+25.9)
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.
131.2 L per m²
145 L per m² (+13.8)
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.
784 L
29 L more cargo volume than the average SUV
898 L
143 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.
1,909 L
829 L less cargo volume than the average SUV
2,050 L
688 L less cargo volume than the average SUV
DriveSize space efficiency score
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 scores compare with VDA class averages, and SAE scores compare with SAE class averages. Around 100% means in line with class average.
95%
SAE: below class average (-5%)
105%
SAE: above class average (+5%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Both the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited come with a 4-door setup, providing identical passenger access. In terms of seating capacity, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe matches the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited exactly, with each accommodating up to 5 people. The two cars have a shared turning circle of 12 m. The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is 356 kg heavier than the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, a gap that can influence acceleration, cornering response, and running costs.
Measurements
Doors
4
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12 m
12 m
Curb weight
2,268 kg (+356)
1,912 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12 m
0 m larger turning circle than the average SUV
12 m
0 m larger turning circle than the average SUV
Curb weight
2,268 kg
179 kg lighter than the average SUV
1,912 kg
535 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.
101%
1% more manoeuvrable than the average SUV
101%
1% more manoeuvrable than the average SUV
Parking
Will the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe or 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited fit in a standard parking space?
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 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 35.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
43.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
35.5 cm
2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 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 35.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
43.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
35.5 cm
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