2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vs 2021 Tesla Model X
Which is bigger, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe or 2021 Tesla Model X?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
While not a massive leap, the 2021 Tesla Model X is 27.1 cm longer than the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe. You might notice the 12.4 cm width difference when parking; the 2021 Tesla Model X leaves a little less margin for error in the bay compared to the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe. When comparing height, you'd more easily see the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe in a car park; it stands a full 18.8 cm taller than the 2021 Tesla Model X. You’ll feel much more confident on unpaved roads in the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe thanks to that 11.1 cm height advantage over the 2021 Tesla Model X. There's a negligible 4.3 cm gap in wheelbase, meaning both the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2021 Tesla Model X should handle motorway cruising similarly.
Measurements
Length
478.6 cm
505.7 cm (+27.1)
Height
186.8 cm (+18.8)
168 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
187.5 cm
199.9 cm (+12.4)
Width (including mirrors)
N/A (+11.1)
227.1 cm
Ground clearance
25.7 cm (+4.3)
14.6 cm
Wheelbase
300.8 cm
296.5 cm (+1.1)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
478.6 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average SUV
505.7 cm
53.1 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
168 cm
5.2 cm taller than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
199.9 cm
15 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
227.1 cm
20.7 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
25.7 cm
3.2 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
14.6 cm
3.5 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
300.8 cm
10.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average SUV
296.5 cm
24.1 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Across both cargo volume configurations, the 2021 Tesla Model X is more generous. It has a massive 327 L lead in the boot and a gigantic 562 L (SAE) of additional storage with the seats folded.
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
1,111 L (+327)
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
2,471 L (+562)
Frunk capacity
N/A
183 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.
246.1 L per m
313.8 L per m (+67.7)
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
157 L per m² (+25.7)
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
1,111 L
372 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
2,471 L
600 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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%)
120%
SAE: above class average (+20%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2021 Tesla Model X offers more practicality with its 5 doors compared to the 4-door layout of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe. Both the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and the 2021 Tesla Model X offer seating for 5, meaning they are equally capable when it comes to carrying passengers. The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.3 m margin. Choosing the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe saves you 69 kg in weight, likely resulting in a bit more "zip" during urban driving.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12 m
12.3 m (+0.3)
Curb weight
2,268 kg
2,337 kg (+69)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12 m
0 m larger turning circle than the average SUV
12.3 m
1.1 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
Curb weight
2,268 kg
179 kg lighter than the average SUV
2,337 kg
705 kg heavier than the average Crossover
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
89%
11% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe or 2021 Tesla Model X 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
2021 Tesla Model X 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 22 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
37.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
22 cm
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