2023 Toyota Prius vs 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Which is bigger, the 2023 Toyota Prius or 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited sits 18.6 cm longer than the 2023 Toyota Prius, representing a noticeable step up in total length. You might notice the 9.3 cm width difference when parking; the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited leaves a little less margin for error in the bay compared to the 2023 Toyota Prius. The roofline of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is 44.8 cm higher than that of the 2023 Toyota Prius, making the contrast immediately noticeable. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited can handle deeper ruts and taller bumps thanks to its 10.9 cm clearance advantage over the 2023 Toyota Prius. If you drive these cars, you'll notice the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited feels a bit more planted on the motorway thanks to its 25.8 cm wheelbase advantage.
Measurements
Length
459.9 cm
478.5 cm (+18.6)
Height
142 cm
186.8 cm (+44.8)
Body width
178.2 cm
187.5 cm (+9.3)
Ground clearance
13.7 cm
24.6 cm (+10.9)
Wheelbase
275 cm
300.8 cm (+25.8)
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.2 m²
9 m² (+0.8)
How each car compares with its class average
Length
459.9 cm
44.7 cm longer than the average Hatchback
478.5 cm
16.9 cm shorter than the average SUV
Height
142 cm
5.9 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
Body width
178.2 cm
1.7 cm wider than the average Hatchback
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
Ground clearance
13.7 cm
0.2 cm less ground clearance than the average Hatchback
24.6 cm
2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
Wheelbase
275 cm
15.9 cm longer wheelbase than the average Hatchback
300.8 cm
10.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average SUV
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
8.2 m²
0.9 m² larger footprint than the average Hatchback
9 m²
0.8 m² smaller footprint than the average SUV
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
If you want cargo room with the seats up, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited’s 898 L capacity offers a staggering 224 L (SAE) lead over the 2023 Toyota Prius. 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 (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
284 L
N/A
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.
674 L
898 L (+224)
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.
N/A
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.
N/A
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.
N/A
145 L per m²
How each car compares with its class average
Standard cargo capacity (VDA)
The standard cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
This is the manufacturer's normal published figure; it does not imply a particular seat configuration.
284 L
59 L less cargo volume than the average Hatchback
N/A
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.
674 L
149 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
898 L
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.
N/A
2,050 L
688 L less cargo volume than the average SUV
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
Choosing the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited means managing with 1 fewer door(s), but this usually means a cleaner looking side profile than the 5-door 2023 Toyota Prius. Both the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and the 2023 Toyota Prius have seating for 5, so there is no difference in passenger capacity. Depending where you are, a 1.5 m increase in turning circle often marks the difference between a one-shot turn and a multi-point maneuver. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited outweighs the 2023 Toyota Prius by 367 kg, and that extra mass may contribute to a more solid feel on the road while increasing fuel use and reducing responsiveness in comparison.
Measurements
Doors
5 (+1)
4
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
10.5 m
12 m (+1.5)
Curb weight
1,545 kg
1,912 kg (+367)
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
10.5 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
12 m
0 m larger turning circle than the average SUV
Curb weight
1,545 kg
292 kg heavier than the average Hatchback
1,912 kg
535 kg lighter 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.
-4%
Less manoeuvrable than the average Hatchback
+1%
More manoeuvrable than the average SUV
Parking
Will the 2023 Toyota Prius or 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited fit in a standard parking space?
2023 Toyota Prius 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 48 cm per side, and length clearance is 45 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
45 cm
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
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Vehicle specifications on this page are sourced from official Toyota and Jeep documentation. Unless the page identifies a specific trim, body style, powertrain or market version, DriveSize uses manufacturer-published specifications for the base model as its default reference. DriveSize standardises the published measurements and calculates the comparisons and derived figures shown. Figures can vary by market, model year, trim, powertrain, wheels, tyres and measurement method. How DriveSize sources and calculates these figures.