2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs 2013 Tesla Model S
Which is bigger, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or 2013 Tesla Model S?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measuring 18.5 cm more from front to rear bumper, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited provides that extra bit of "stretch" over the 2013 Tesla Model S. The 2013 Tesla Model S’s 8.8 cm width advantage over the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited might mean a wider interior cabin with more elbow room. Height heavily favours the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, which measures 44.1 cm taller than the 2013 Tesla Model S. There’s a clear shift in capability here, with the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited offering 9.1 cm more clearance than the 2013 Tesla Model S. Interior legroom will feel nearly identical, as the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited adds only 4.8 cm to the 2013 Tesla Model S’s wheelbase.
Measurements
Length
478.5 cm
497 cm (+18.5)
Height
186.8 cm (+44.1)
142.7 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
187.5 cm
196.3 cm (+8.8)
Width (including mirrors)
N/A (+9.1)
218.9 cm
Ground clearance
24.6 cm (+4.8)
15.5 cm
Wheelbase
300.8 cm
296 cm (+0.8)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
478.5 cm
16.9 cm shorter than the average SUV
497 cm
24.1 cm longer than the average Sedan
Height
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
142.7 cm
3.1 cm shorter than the average Sedan
Width (excluding mirrors)
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
196.3 cm
13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
218.9 cm
13.3 cm wider than the average Sedan
Ground clearance
24.6 cm
2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
15.5 cm
1.5 cm more ground clearance than the average Sedan
Wheelbase
300.8 cm
10.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average SUV
296 cm
17.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Sedan
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
Both stats favour the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited for cargo capacity, which has a significant 153.3 L standard storage lead and a large 404.8 L (SAE) win for total space with its seats down.
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 (+153)
745 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 (+405)
1,645 L
Frunk capacity
N/A
150 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 (+58.7)
213.3 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 (+36.4)
108.6 L per m²
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
745 L
349 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
1,645 L
Class benchmark unavailable.
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
Door count is consistent across the two models, with both the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and 2013 Tesla Model S featuring 4 doors. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. You’ll appreciate the 0.7 m tighter turning circle of the 2013 Tesla Model S when navigating cramped multi-storey car parks. There’s a clear weight distinction here, with the 2013 Tesla Model S being 87 kg more than its rival.
Measurements
Doors
4
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12 m (+0.7)
11.3 m
Curb weight
1,912 kg
1,999 kg (+87)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12 m
0 m larger turning circle than the average SUV
11.3 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Sedan
Curb weight
1,912 kg
535 kg lighter than the average SUV
1,999 kg
477 kg heavier than the average Sedan
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
95%
5% less manoeuvrable than the average Sedan
Parking
Will the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or 2013 Tesla Model S 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
2013 Tesla Model S 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 39 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 26.5 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
39 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
26.5 cm
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