Ford Escape vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Jeep Compass
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,502 lb – 3,732 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Jeep Compass width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Compass is 3.0 in shorter (178.1 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 1.0 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.3 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 103.7 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 414 lb heavier (3,617 lb vs 3,204 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 414 lb heavier (3,617 lb vs 3,204 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 103.7 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.3 in taller (66.3 in vs 65.0 in)
- Length: Jeep Compass is 3.0 in shorter (178.1 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 1.0 in narrower (72.4 in vs 71.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Jeep Compass
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Compass — Based on length × width (Jeep Compass)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Jeep Compass | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.1 in | 175.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 71.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 65.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 103.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,617 lb | 3,204 lb | 414 lb |
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