Chevrolet Trax vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Trax · Jeep Compass
- Length167.6 in
- Height64.8 in
- Wheelbase100.6 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in
- Curb weight3,124 lb – 3,344 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Jeep Compass width73.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Trax is 5.4 in shorter (167.6 in vs 173.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Trax is 3.9 in narrower (69.9 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Trax is 0.1 in taller (64.8 in vs 64.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 2.0 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Compass is 175 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 3,409 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 2.0 in more ground clearance (6.2 in vs 8.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Trax is 3.9 in narrower (69.9 in vs 73.8 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Compass is 175 lb heavier (3,234 lb vs 3,409 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Trax is 5.4 in shorter (167.6 in vs 173.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (100.6 in vs 103.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Trax — Chevrolet Trax is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Trax · garage fit for Jeep Compass
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Trax — Chevrolet Trax is narrower by 3.9 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Compass — Jeep Compass has 2.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Trax — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Trax)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Trax | Jeep Compass | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.6 in | 173.0 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 73.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Height | 64.8 in | 64.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in | 103.8 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | 8.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,234 lb | 3,409 lb | 175 lb |
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