Chevrolet Trax vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Trax · Jeep Compass
- Length167.2 in
- Height65.2 in
- Wheelbase100.6 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in
- Curb weight3,005 lb – 3,254 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Jeep Compass width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Trax is 7.9 in shorter (167.2 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Trax is 1.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Trax is 0.2 in taller (65.2 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 103.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 1.9 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Compass is 92 lb heavier (3,130 lb vs 3,221 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 1.9 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 8.1 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Trax is 7.9 in shorter (167.2 in vs 175.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Compass is 92 lb heavier (3,130 lb vs 3,221 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Trax is 1.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Trax — Chevrolet Trax is shorter by 7.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Trax · garage fit for Jeep Compass
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Trax — Chevrolet Trax is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Compass — Jeep Compass has 1.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Trax — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Trax)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Trax | Jeep Compass | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.2 in | 175.1 in | 7.9 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 65.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 103.7 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 8.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,130 lb | 3,221 lb | 92 lb |
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