Ford Escape vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Ford Escape · Jeep Compass
- Length178.1 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase105.9 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight3,502 lb – 3,645 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Jeep Compass width73.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Compass is 4.7 in shorter (178.1 in vs 173.4 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 1.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.6 in taller (66.3 in vs 64.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 165 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,409 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 165 lb heavier (3,574 lb vs 3,409 lb)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 8.2 in)
- Length: Jeep Compass is 4.7 in shorter (178.1 in vs 173.4 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.6 in taller (66.3 in vs 64.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (105.9 in vs 103.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Escape · garage fit for Jeep Compass
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Compass — Jeep Compass has 0.3 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Escape | Jeep Compass | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.1 in | 173.4 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 73.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 64.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in | 103.8 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,574 lb | 3,409 lb | 165 lb |
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