Ford Escape vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Jeep Compass
- Length174.7 in
- Height67.8 in – 67.9 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,229 lb – 3,439 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Jeep Compass width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 0.4 in shorter (174.7 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.3 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.8 in taller (67.8 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.7 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 131 lb heavier (3,334 lb vs 3,204 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.8 in taller (67.8 in vs 65.0 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 131 lb heavier (3,334 lb vs 3,204 lb)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.7 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.3 in narrower (71.1 in vs 71.4 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 0.4 in shorter (174.7 in vs 175.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Jeep Compass
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Jeep Compass | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.7 in | 175.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 71.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 67.8 in | 65.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,334 lb | 3,204 lb | 131 lb |
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