2022 Volkswagen Virtus vs 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe
Which is bigger, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus or 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
At 22.5 cm shorter, the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus could be the nimbler choice for city drivers compared to the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe. You might notice the 12.3 cm width difference when parking; the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe leaves a little less margin for error in the bay compared to the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. There is a staggering 36.1 cm between their rooflines, with the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe looming high above the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. With a 7.8 cm advantage in ground clearance, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is better equipped for unpaved roads and snowy conditions when compared to the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. The 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is 35.7 cm longer in the wheelbase, showing a big increase in chassis length and potential passenger volume.
Measurements
Length
456.1 cm
478.6 cm (+22.5)
Height
150.7 cm
186.8 cm (+36.1)
Body width
175.2 cm
187.5 cm (+12.3)
Ground clearance
17.9 cm
25.7 cm (+7.8)
Wheelbase
265.1 cm
300.8 cm (+35.7)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8 m²
9 m² (+1)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
456.1 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average Sedan
478.6 cm
16.8 cm shorter than the average SUV
Height
150.7 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average Sedan
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
Body width
175.2 cm
7.8 cm narrower than the average Sedan
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
Ground clearance
17.9 cm
3.9 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
25.7 cm
3.2 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
Wheelbase
265.1 cm
13 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Sedan
300.8 cm
10.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average SUV
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8 m²
0.7 m² smaller footprint than the average Sedan
9 m²
0.8 m² smaller footprint than the average SUV
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The SAE-rated 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and VDA-rated 2022 Volkswagen Virtus can't be compared directly for cargo space; however, 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe offers 784 L which is average for suv. These two brands use different logic for their total interior volume so it's impossible to compare them like-for-like; the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe provides 1,909 L (SAE) which for its segment is way above average, while the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus is listed at 1,050 L (VDA) 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.
521 L
N/A
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.
1,050 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.
154.8 L per m
246.1 L per m (+91.3)
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.
88.4 L per m²
131.2 L per m² (+42.8)
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.
521 L
46 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
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
In terms of door count, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and 2022 Volkswagen Virtus are matched exactly, each featuring 4 doors. Both the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe and the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. When comparing the two, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe is much less suited to tight city centers, requiring a full 1.9 m more room to U-turn than the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus. The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus is a featherweight compared to the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe, which carries a huge 1,168 kg of additional weight.
Measurements
Doors
4
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.1 m
12 m (+1.9)
Curb weight
1,100 kg
2,268 kg (+1,168)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.1 m
1 m smaller turning circle than the average Sedan
12 m
0 m larger turning circle than the average SUV
Curb weight
1,100 kg
422 kg lighter than the average Sedan
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.
+9%
More manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
+1%
More manoeuvrable than the average SUV
Parking
Will the 2022 Volkswagen Virtus or 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe fit in a standard parking space?
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
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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