Ford Escape vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Jeep Compass
- Length174.7 in
- Height67.7 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,272 lb – 3,547 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Jeep Compass width71.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Compass is 1.3 in shorter (174.7 in vs 173.4 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.2 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.3 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.5 in taller (67.7 in vs 64.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 210 lb heavier (3,410 lb vs 3,200 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 210 lb heavier (3,410 lb vs 3,200 lb)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.5 in taller (67.7 in vs 64.2 in)
- Length: Jeep Compass is 1.3 in shorter (174.7 in vs 173.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.7 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.2 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Jeep Compass
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Jeep Compass | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.7 in | 173.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 71.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 67.7 in | 64.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,410 lb | 3,200 lb | 210 lb |
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