2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser
Which is bigger, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is an additional 19.5 cm longer than the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, giving it a more elongated and sleek profile. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser’s 12.5 cm width advantage over the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited might mean a wider interior cabin with more elbow room. The 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser sits 8.2 cm higher than the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, which usually results in a slightly more elevated view of the road. For all practical purposes, the ground clearance is the same between the vehicles, with just a minor 1.1 cm advantage in the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited offers a slightly longer wheelbase, which typically translates to a smoother ride over bumps.
Measurements
Length
478.5 cm
498 cm (+19.5)
Height
186.8 cm
195 cm (+8.2)
Body width
187.5 cm
200 cm (+12.5)
Ground clearance
24.6 cm (+1.1)
23.5 cm
Wheelbase
300.8 cm (+15.8)
285 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9 m²
10 m² (+1)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
478.5 cm
16.9 cm shorter than the average SUV
498 cm
2.6 cm longer than the average SUV
Height
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
195 cm
4.9 cm taller than the average SUV
Body width
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
200 cm
4.3 cm wider than the average SUV
Ground clearance
24.6 cm
2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
23.5 cm
1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
Wheelbase
300.8 cm
10.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average SUV
285 cm
5.1 cm shorter wheelbase than the average SUV
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9 m²
0.8 m² smaller footprint than the average SUV
10 m²
0.2 m² larger footprint than the average SUV
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
With its seats up, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has 898 L of space for your belongings, which is above average for its segment. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is the only model in this pair with confirmed cargo stats, with a 2,050 L (SAE) capacity with the seats down that is way above average for its class.
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
N/A
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
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
N/A
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
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: More space efficient than the average SUV
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
Passengers will appreciate the additional doors on the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser when you're parked in tight spots, as they offer more entry options than the 4-door 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. Both 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser are designed to accommodate up to 5 people. A minor 0.2 m in turning circle separates these two, meaning they handle tight car parks almost equally. There's a monumental difference in mass; the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser is a staggering 583 kg heavier than the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12 m (+0.2)
11.8 m
Curb weight
1,912 kg
2,495 kg (+583)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12 m
0 m larger turning circle than the average SUV
11.8 m
0.2 m smaller turning circle than the average SUV
Curb weight
1,912 kg
535 kg lighter than the average SUV
2,495 kg
48 kg heavier 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.
+1%
More manoeuvrable than the average SUV
About average
About average for a SUV
Parking
Will the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 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
2021 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 37.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 26 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
37.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
26 cm
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