2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs 2017 Tesla Model 3
Which is bigger, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or 2017 Tesla Model 3?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The length difference of just 9 cm between these two vehicles is marginal. When it comes to tight city streets, both the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and 2017 Tesla Model 3 will feel near identical, as the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is only 2.5 cm wider. There is no subtlety to the difference here, as the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited towers 42.3 cm above the 2017 Tesla Model 3. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited clears obstacles by an extra 10.6 cm, making the 2017 Tesla Model 3 look quite low to the ground in comparison. If you drive these cars, you'll notice the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited feels a bit more planted on the motorway thanks to its 13.3 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
478.5 cm (+9)
469.5 cm
Height
186.8 cm (+42.3)
144.5 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
187.5 cm (+2.5)
185 cm
Width (including mirrors)
N/A (+10.6)
208.8 cm
Ground clearance
24.6 cm (+13.3)
14 cm
Wheelbase
300.8 cm (+0.3)
287.5 cm
How each car compares with its class average
Length
478.5 cm
16.9 cm shorter than the average SUV
469.5 cm
3.4 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Height
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
144.5 cm
1.3 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Width (excluding mirrors)
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
185 cm
2 cm wider than the average Sedan
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
208.8 cm
3.2 cm wider than the average Sedan
Ground clearance
24.6 cm
2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
14 cm
Same ground clearance as the average Sedan
Wheelbase
300.8 cm
10.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average SUV
287.5 cm
9.4 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is in a completely different league for utility, beating the 2017 Tesla Model 3 by an additional 337 L (SAE) of cargo space with the seats up. With its seats down, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has 2,050 L of space for your belongings, which is way above average for its segment.
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 (+337)
561 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
N/A
Frunk capacity
N/A
88 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
N/A
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
N/A
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.
898 L
143 L more cargo volume than the average SUV
561 L
165 L more cargo volume than the average Sedan
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
688 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.
105%
SAE: above class average (+5%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
There is no difference in door count here, as both vehicles utilise a 4-door layout. You get the same number of seats in both models, as the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and the 2017 Tesla Model 3 are each configured for 5 passengers. The maneuverability is nearly the same, with the 2017 Tesla Model 3 holding a slim 0.4 m turning circle advantage.
Measurements
Doors
4
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12 m (+0.4)
11.6 m
Curb weight
1,912 kg
N/A
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12 m
0 m larger turning circle than the average SUV
11.6 m
0.5 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
1,912 kg
535 kg lighter than the average SUV
N/A
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
96%
4% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or 2017 Tesla Model 3 fit in a standard parking space?
2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 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
2017 Tesla Model 3 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 45 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 40 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
45 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
40 cm
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