2024 Volkswagen Golf vs 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe
Which is bigger, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
There is a clear gap in length here, with 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe measuring 50.4 cm longer than 2024 Volkswagen Golf. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf is the leaner of the two, sitting 8.6 cm narrower than the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe for easier navigation through city traffic. The roofline of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is 38.5 cm higher than that of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf, making the contrast immediately noticeable. The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe provides a much more settled and secure feel at high speeds compared to the 2024 Volkswagen Golf thanks to its 38.8 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
428.2 cm
478.6 cm (+50.4)
Height
148.3 cm
186.8 cm (+38.5)
Body width
178.9 cm
187.5 cm (+8.6)
Width including mirrors
207.3 cm
N/A
Ground clearance
N/A
25.7 cm
Wheelbase
262 cm
300.8 cm (+38.8)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.7 m²
9 m² (+1.3)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
428.2 cm
13 cm longer than the average Hatchback
478.6 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average SUV
Height
148.3 cm
0.4 cm taller than the average Hatchback
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
Body width
178.9 cm
2.4 cm wider than the average Hatchback
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
Width including mirrors
207.3 cm
7.8 cm wider than the average Hatchback
N/A
Ground clearance
N/A
25.7 cm
3.2 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
Wheelbase
262 cm
2.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
300.8 cm
10.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average SUV
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
7.7 m²
0.3 m² larger footprint than the average Hatchback
9 m²
0.8 m² smaller footprint than the average SUV
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Due to the differing VDA vs SAE measurement methods, a direct comparison for cargo space isn't possible, but the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe’s 784 L is average for its class. The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe offers 1,909 L (SAE) of total cargo volume, which is way above average for suv.
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.
381 L
N/A
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.
N/A
784 L
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.
N/A
1,909 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
246.1 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
131.2 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.
381 L
38 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
N/A
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.
N/A
784 L
29 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.
N/A
1,909 L
829 L less cargo volume than the average SUV
DriveSize space efficiency
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 values compare with VDA class averages, and SAE values compare with SAE class averages. Positive percentages indicate more space efficiency and negative percentages indicate less.
-5%
SAE: Less space efficient than the average SUV
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
With more doors, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf is more practical for passengers to enter and exit. In terms of passenger capacity, there is no difference here, with both vehicles providing a maximum of 5 seats. You’ll find the 2024 Volkswagen Golf a bit easier to flip around in a narrow street thanks to its 0.9 m turning circle advantage. From an agility perspective, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf wins by a landslide, weighing 961 kg less than the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
11.1 m
12 m (+0.9)
Curb weight
1,307 kg
2,268 kg (+961)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
11.1 m
0.7 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
12 m
0 m larger turning circle than the average SUV
Curb weight
1,307 kg
54 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
2,268 kg
179 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.
-6%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
+1%
More manoeuvrable than the average SUV
Parking
Will the 2024 Volkswagen Golf or 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe fit in a standard parking space?
2024 Volkswagen Golf 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 48 cm per side, and length clearance is 60.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
60.5 cm
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 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 35.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
43.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
35.5 cm
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