Short answer: the Jeep Wrangler (2017) is bigger — it is 6.4 cm3 in64 mm longer, 0.5 cm0.2 in5 mm wider and 3.5 cm1 in35 mm lower than the Jeep Wrangler (2006).

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Jeep Wrangler vs Jeep Wrangler

Jeep Wrangler (2017) JL · 2017 · OffroaderJeep Wrangler (2006) JK · 2006 · Offroaderaligned at front bumper + ground · same scale
Jeep Wrangler (2017) · 423.7 cm13 ft 11 in4,237 mmJeep Wrangler (2006) · 417.3 cm13 ft 8 in4,173 mm Jeep Wrangler (2017) · 180.1 cm5 ft 11 in1,801 mmJeep Wrangler (2006) · 183.6 cm6 ft 0 in1,836 mm
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Jeep Wrangler JL2017–present · Offroader
Length423.7 cm13 ft 11 in4,237 mm6.4 cm3 in64 mm longervaries by version
Width187.7 cm6 ft 2 in1,877 mm0.5 cm0.2 in5 mm wider
Width incl. mirrors—no data
Height180.1 cm5 ft 11 in1,801 mm3.5 cm1 in35 mm lower
Wheelbase245.9 cm8 ft 1 in2,459 mm3.6 cm1 in36 mm longer wheelbasevaries by version
Ground clearance—no data
Boot (seats up)—no data
Boot (seats folded)—no data
Weight1,791–2,315 kg539 kg heavier
Jeep Wrangler JK2006–2018 · Offroader
Length417.3 cm13 ft 8 in4,173 mm6.4 cm3 in64 mm shortervaries by version
Width187.2 cm6 ft 2 in1,872 mm0.5 cm0.2 in5 mm narrower
Width incl. mirrors—no data
Height183.6 cm6 ft 0 in1,836 mm3.5 cm1 in35 mm taller
Wheelbase242.3 cm7 ft 11 in2,423 mm3.6 cm1 in36 mm shorter wheelbasevaries by version
Ground clearance—no data
Boot (seats up)—no data
Boot (seats folded)—no data
Weight1,252–1,515 kg539 kg lighter

Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year. For guidance only — check with the manufacturer before you buy. Sources are listed on each car's page.

Jeep Wrangler (2017) vs Jeep Wrangler (2006): the differences

Will they fit? UK parking bay and garage

CarParking bay 4.8 × 2.4 mSingle garage, 7 ft door
Jeep Wrangler (2017)Fits, but tightFits, but tightcheck my garage
Jeep Wrangler (2006)Fits, but tightFits, but tightcheck my garage

Assumes a UK standard parking bay of 4.8 × 2.4 m and a typical UK single garage of 4.8 × 2.4 m inside (2.1 m high) with a 7 ft × 6 ft 6 in (213 × 198 cm) up-and-over door. Where we have no width-with-mirrors figure we add 20 cm to the body width. “Comfortably” leaves about 60 cm to walk round and open a door; “tight” means it goes in but getting out is awkward. Garages and bays vary a lot — measure yours and use the garage fit checker. For guidance only.

See the full specifications and sources: Jeep Wrangler (2017) · Jeep Wrangler (2006). Dimensions may vary by trim, market and model year.

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