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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vs 2021 Volkswagen Polo

Side view of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe
Side view of the 2021 Volkswagen Polo

Jeep Wrangler

4xe 2021

Volkswagen Polo

2021

Side view of the 2021 Volkswagen Polo
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Which is bigger, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe or 2021 Volkswagen Polo?

Key dimensions: length, width, height

At 71.2 cm longer, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe sits well ahead in terms of overall length. The 2021 Volkswagen Polo is the leaner of the two, sitting 12.4 cm narrower than the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe for easier navigation through city traffic. The roofline of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is 41.7 cm higher than that of the 2021 Volkswagen Polo, making the contrast immediately noticeable. The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is 45.6 cm longer in the wheelbase, putting it in a completely different category of ride and comfort when compared to the 2021 Volkswagen Polo.

Measurements

Length

478.6 cm (+71.2)

407.4 cm

Height

186.8 cm (+41.7)

145.1 cm

Width (excluding mirrors)

187.5 cm (+12.4)

175.1 cm

Ground clearance

25.7 cm (+45.6)

N/A

Wheelbase

300.8 cm (+1.8)

255.2 cm

How each car compares with its class average

Length

478.6 cm

16.8 cm shorter than the average SUV

407.4 cm

7.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback

Height

186.8 cm

3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV

145.1 cm

2.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback

Width (excluding mirrors)

187.5 cm

8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV

175.1 cm

1.4 cm narrower than the average Hatchback

Ground clearance

25.7 cm

3.2 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV

N/A

Wheelbase

300.8 cm

10.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average SUV

255.2 cm

3.9 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Hatchback

Front view

Front view of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe
Front view of the 2021 Volkswagen Polo

Cargo Capacity: which has more space?

Standard and largest cargo capacity

The SAE-rated 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and VDA-rated 2021 Volkswagen Polo can't be compared directly for cargo space; however, 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe offers 784 L which is average for suv. We can't declare a definitive winner on cargo space alone due to the differing VDA and SAE standards for these two vehicles, but the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe has way above average space for its size class.

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

351 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

1,125 L

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

N/A

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

N/A

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 (+93.4)

152.7 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.

131.2 L per m² (+44.1)

87.2 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.

N/A

351 L

8 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback

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

1,125 L

7 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback

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

N/A

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

N/A

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%

VDA: above class average (+5%)

Rear view

Rear view of the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe
Rear view of the 2021 Volkswagen Polo

Details

Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability

With 5 doors, the 2021 Volkswagen Polo offers more points of entry than the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe, which typically makes loading passengers or gear into the back easier. Both the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and the 2021 Volkswagen Polo have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. You’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference doing a U-turn, as the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe has a turning circle of only 1.4 m wider than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. You’ll feel every bit of that 1,211 kg difference when trying to accelerate or change direction in the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe compared to 2021 Volkswagen Polo.

Measurements

Doors

4

5 (+1)

Max. seats

5

5

Turning circle

12 m (+1.4)

10.6 m

Curb weight

2,268 kg (+1,211)

1,057 kg

How each car compares with its class average

Turning circle

12 m

0 m larger turning circle than the average SUV

10.6 m

0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback

Curb weight

2,268 kg

179 kg lighter than the average SUV

1,057 kg

196 kg lighter than the average Hatchback

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

100%

0% less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback

Parking

Will the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe or 2021 Volkswagen Polo 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.

OK

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 Volkswagen Polo 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.

OK

For an average USA / Canada space: body side clearance is 49.5 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 71 cm at each end.

Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)

49.5 cm

Length clearance (at each end)

71 cm

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