2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited dimensions and size guide
2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited exterior dimensions
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited occupies less road space than the average SUV. Its 478.5cm body is around 17cm, or 3%, shorter, and at 187.5cm wide it is approximately 8cm, or 4%, narrower. This creates a footprint of about 9m², roughly 0.8m², or 8%, below the SUV norm. Its 186.8cm height is close to average, while the 300.8cm wheelbase is around 11cm longer. The axles are therefore farther apart even though the vehicle is shorter overall.
Measurements
Length
478.5 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
187.5 cm
Height
186.8 cm
Wheelbase
300.8 cm
Ground clearance
24.6 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width excluding mirrors.
9 m²
How the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's exterior dimensions compare with the average SUV
Length
16.9 cm shorter than the average SUV
Width (excluding mirrors)
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
Height
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
Wheelbase
10.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average SUV
Ground clearance
2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
DriveSize footprint score
DriveSize footprint score compares this car's footprint with the average footprint for the same class.
A score near 100% means it is close to class average size. Lower scores mean it sits further from that average, either smaller or larger.
92%
8% smaller than the average SUV
Fast facts
Fast facts
Everyday SAE cargo space is 19% above average
The Wrangler Unlimited provides 898 litres with all five seats in use, around 143 litres more than the SUV norm, offering useful additional room for everyday loads.
Cargo efficiency is 5% above the SUV norm
Combining the seats-up and maximum cargo figures, it provides more cargo space for each square metre it occupies than the average SUV.
It is 22% lighter than average
At 1,912kg, the Wrangler Unlimited weighs around 535kg less than the typical SUV, a substantial difference within the class.
Three regional spaces provide comfortable access
The Wrangler Unlimited physically fits all eight standard spaces used by DriveSize, but only China, USA/Canada and the Middle East leave comfortable surrounding room.
2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited front view
Cargo space & efficiency
2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited cargo capacity and space efficiency
Keeping all five seats in use, the Wrangler Unlimited provides 898 litres of published SAE cargo capacity. That is around 143 litres, or 19%, above the SUV average, giving it notably stronger everyday boot space than the class norm. Maximum SAE capacity is 2,050 litres, approximately 688 litres, or 25%, below average. Its cargo comparison therefore changes as the seats are folded, moving from an above-average everyday figure to a below-average maximum. Combining its seats-up and maximum cargo figures, it provides about 145 litres per square metre of ground space under SAE, roughly 5% above average. Its smaller footprint and strong seats-up figure help it use its exterior space efficiently overall.
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.
898 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.
2,050 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.
271.9 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.
145 L per m²
How the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's cargo space and efficiency compare with the average SUV
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.
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.
688 L less cargo volume than the average SUV
DriveSize space efficiency score (SAE)
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.
105%
Above class average (+5%)
Parking
Will the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited fit in a standard parking space?
All eight of the standard regional parking spaces below can physically fit the Wrangler Unlimited, although only three provide comfortable access to get in and out of the vehicle. Its below-average length and width help it remain parkable across every region. China, USA/Canada and the Middle East provide the easier results. The United Kingdom, European Union, India, Japan and Australia are tighter, so door opening and getting in or out may take more care.
DriveSize 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
Usability
2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited usability & manoeuvrability
The Wrangler Unlimited has a 12m turning circle, almost exactly the same as the average SUV, differing by only around 4cm. Having an average turning circle with a wheelbase roughly 11cm longer than average means the additional axle spacing doesn't meaningfully increase the turning circle. Its 1,912kg kerb weight is approximately 535kg, or 22%, below the SUV norm. Ground clearance is 24.6cm, around 2.1cm, or 9%, above average, providing a little more buffer beneath the vehicle over uneven surfaces.
Measurements
Doors
4
Max seats
5
Turning circle
12 m
Curb weight
1,912 kg
How the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's usability and manoeuvrability compare with the average SUV
Turning circle
0 m larger turning circle than the average SUV
Curb weight
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
2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited rear view
DriveSize overview: 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Viewed in terms of its dimensions and capacities, the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited may suit drivers who want a five-seat SUV with above-average everyday SAE cargo space in a smaller-than-average footprint. Its combined cargo efficiency is around 5% above the SUV norm, it fits every regional parking space that we test and its turning circle is almost average.
Maximum SAE capacity is around 25% below average, so it is more competitive with the seats in use than when opened up for its largest load. Its longer-than-average wheelbase within a shorter body is another distinctive feature, leaving less bodywork extending beyond the wheels.
Its plug-in hybrid size match is the 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe, which has virtually identical exterior dimensions.
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Frequently asked questions
Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Jeep documentation. All DriveSize comparisons are calculated from manufacturer-published specifications.