2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate
Which is bigger, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited would require an extra 15.4 cm of garage space length compared to the more compact 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate. You might notice the 8.6 cm width difference when parking; the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited leaves a little less margin for error in the bay compared to the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate. The roofline of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is 38.1 cm higher than that of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate, making the contrast immediately noticeable. At 33.9 cm shorter, the 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate should be significantly more nimble in the city than the longer-bodied 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.
Measurements
Length
478.5 cm (+15.4)
463.1 cm
Height
186.8 cm (+38.1)
148.7 cm
Body width
187.5 cm (+8.6)
178.9 cm
Ground clearance
24.6 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
300.8 cm (+33.9)
266.9 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9 m² (+0.7)
8.3 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
478.5 cm
16.9 cm shorter than the average SUV
463.1 cm
11.4 cm shorter than the average Estate
Height
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
148.7 cm
1.4 cm taller than the average Estate
Body width
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
178.9 cm
5.2 cm narrower than the average Estate
Ground clearance
24.6 cm
2.1 cm more ground clearance than the average SUV
N/A
Wheelbase
300.8 cm
10.7 cm longer wheelbase than the average SUV
266.9 cm
10.8 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Estate
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9 m²
0.8 m² smaller footprint than the average SUV
8.3 m²
0.5 m² smaller footprint than the average Estate
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited offers 898 L using the SAE method, which is above average for its segment. 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate's 611 L uses the different VDA standard, and is average for its segment. We can't declare a definitive winner on cargo space alone due to the differing VDA and SAE standards for these two vehicles, but the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has way above average space for its size 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.
N/A
611 L
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,642 L
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 (+62)
209.9 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.
145 L per m² (+27.7)
117.3 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.
N/A
611 L
63 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
Largest cargo capacity (VDA)
The largest cargo capacity using VDA, the method commonly used globally.
If only one VDA figure is published, the standard and largest values are the same.
N/A
1,642 L
73 L more cargo volume than the average Estate
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
+13%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Estate
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate offers more practicality with its 5 doors compared to the 4-door layout of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. Both 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate are designed to accommodate up to 5 people. The 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate is noticeably more agile in tight spots, boasting a turning circle 0.7 m tighter than the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12 m (+0.7)
11.3 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
11.3 m
0.1 m larger turning circle than the average Estate
Curb weight
1,912 kg
535 kg lighter than the average SUV
N/A
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
+1%
More manoeuvrable than the average Estate
Parking
Will the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or 2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate 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
2024 Volkswagen Golf Estate 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 43 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
48 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
43 cm
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