2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited vs 2021 Volkswagen Polo
Which is bigger, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or 2021 Volkswagen Polo?
Key dimensions: length, width, height
The 71.1 cm length difference creates a clear divide in front-to-rear dimensions. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited’s 12.4 cm width advantage over the 2021 Volkswagen Polo might mean a wider interior cabin with more elbow room. Height heavily favours the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, which measures 41.7 cm taller than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo. Spanning an extra 45.6 cm from axle to axle, the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has a wheelbase that will allow for better passenger room than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo.
Measurements
Length
478.5 cm (+71.1)
407.4 cm
Height
186.8 cm (+41.7)
145.1 cm
Body width
187.5 cm (+12.4)
175.1 cm
Ground clearance
24.6 cm
N/A
Wheelbase
300.8 cm (+45.6)
255.2 cm
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9 m² (+1.9)
7.1 m²
How each car compares with its class average
Length
478.5 cm
16.9 cm shorter than the average SUV
407.4 cm
7.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Height
186.8 cm
3.3 cm shorter than the average SUV
145.1 cm
2.8 cm shorter than the average Hatchback
Body width
187.5 cm
8.2 cm narrower than the average SUV
175.1 cm
1.4 cm narrower than the average Hatchback
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
255.2 cm
3.9 cm shorter wheelbase than the average Hatchback
Footprint
DriveSize footprint is overall length multiplied by body width.
9 m²
0.8 m² smaller footprint than the average SUV
7.1 m²
0.2 m² smaller footprint than the average Hatchback
Front view
Cargo Capacity: which has more space?
Standard and largest cargo capacity
These two cars follow different measurement methods: SAE for the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and VDA for the 2021 Volkswagen Polo, so instead of a direct cargo space comparison, segment averages are the best way to gauge their relative utility. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited’s 898 L capacity with seats up is above average for its class, and the 2021 Volkswagen Polo’s 351 L capacity is average for its class. 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
351 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
1,125 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 (+119.2)
152.7 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 (+57.8)
87.2 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
351 L
8 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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
1,125 L
7 L more cargo volume than the average Hatchback
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
+5%
VDA: More space efficient than the average Hatchback
Rear view
Details
Doors, seats, weight, maneuverability
The 2021 Volkswagen Polo offers more practicality with its 5 doors compared to the 4-door layout of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. You’ll find the same passenger limits in both models, as they each feature a 5-seat interior layout. The vehicles have a near identical turning circle, with just a 1.4 m difference. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is in a different weight class entirely, sitting 855 kg higher on the scales than the 2021 Volkswagen Polo.
Measurements
Doors
4
5 (+1)
Max. seats
5
5
Turning circle
12 m (+1.4)
10.6 m
Curb weight
1,912 kg (+855)
1,057 kg
How each car compares with its class average
Turning circle
12 m
0 m larger turning circle than the average SUV
10.6 m
0.2 m larger turning circle than the average Hatchback
Curb weight
1,912 kg
535 kg lighter than the average SUV
1,057 kg
196 kg lighter than the average Hatchback
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 Hatchback
Parking
Will the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or 2021 Volkswagen Polo 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 Volkswagen Polo 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 49.5 cm per side, and length clearance is 71 cm at each end.
Body side clearance
49.5 cm
Length clearance (at each end)
71 cm
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