2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs 2020 Tesla Model Y
Which is bigger, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or 2020 Tesla Model Y?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
Measured front to rear bumper, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is longer than the 2020 Tesla Model Y by just 3.4 cm, making the length difference between them marginal. The width difference of 4.6 cm is negligible between the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and 2020 Tesla Model Y, meaning both will feel similar when navigating narrow city lanes. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is designed for easy entry and a more upright seating position when compared to the lower height 2020 Tesla Model Y. There’s a clear shift in capability here, with the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited offering 7.4 cm more clearance than the 2020 Tesla Model Y. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has a 11.8 cm longer wheelbase, which often translates to extra "stretch-out" room in the back.
Measurements
Length
478.5 cm (+3.4)
475.1 cm
Height
186.8 cm (+24.4)
162.4 cm
Width (excluding mirrors)
187.5 cm
192.1 cm (+4.6)
Width (including mirrors)
N/A (+7.4)
212.9 cm
Ground clearance
24.6 cm (+11.8)
17.2 cm
Wheelbase
300.8 cm
289 cm (+0.2)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
478.5 cm
16.9 cm shorter than the average SUV
475.1 cm
22.5 cm longer than the average Crossover
Height
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
162.4 cm
0.4 cm shorter than the average Crossover
Width (excluding mirrors)
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
192.1 cm
7.2 cm wider than the average Crossover
Width (including mirrors)
N/A
212.9 cm
6.5 cm wider than the average Crossover
Ground clearance
24.6 cm
2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
17.2 cm
0.9 cm less ground clearance than the average Crossover
Wheelbase
300.8 cm
10.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average SUV
289 cm
16.6 cm longer wheelbase than the average Crossover
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited claims a double cargo victory, with a moderate 44 L lead in the boot and a slight 9 L (SAE) advantage with the 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 (+44)
854 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 (+9)
2,041 L
Frunk capacity
N/A
117 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 (+4.7)
267.2 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 (+5.9)
139.1 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
854 L
115 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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
2,041 L
170 L more cargo volume than the average Crossover
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%)
106%
SAE: above class average (+6%)
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Passengers will appreciate the additional doors on the 2020 Tesla Model Y when you're parked in tight spots, as they offer more entry options than the 4-door 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. Both the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and the 2020 Tesla Model Y have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is the slightly nimbler of the two when pulling a U-turn, though by a very narrow 0.1 m margin.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12 m
12.1 m (+0.1)
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
12.1 m
0.9 m larger turning circle than the average Crossover
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
93%
7% less manoeuvrable than the average Crossover
Parking
Will the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or 2020 Tesla Model Y 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
2020 Tesla Model Y 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 41 cm per side (excluding mirrors), and length clearance is 37 cm at each end.
Body side clearance (excluding mirrors)
41 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
37 cm
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