Jeep Compass vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Jeep Compass · BMW X1

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length173.0 in
  • Height64.6 in – 64.8 in
  • Wheelbase103.8 in
  • Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.5 in
  • Curb weight3,184 lb – 3,633 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.8 in
  • BMW X1 width71.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Jeep Compass is 2.4 in shorter (173.0 in vs 175.4 in)
  • Width: BMW X1 is 2.1 in narrower (73.8 in vs 71.7 in)
  • Height: Jeep Compass is 1.8 in taller (64.7 in vs 62.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: BMW X1 has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 1.2 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.0 in)
  • Curb weight: BMW X1 is 212 lb heavier (3,409 lb vs 3,620 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 1.2 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.0 in)
  2. Curb weight: BMW X1 is 212 lb heavier (3,409 lb vs 3,620 lb)
  3. Width: BMW X1 is 2.1 in narrower (73.8 in vs 71.7 in)
  4. Height: Jeep Compass is 1.8 in taller (64.7 in vs 62.9 in)
  5. Length: Jeep Compass is 2.4 in shorter (173.0 in vs 175.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageJeep CompassJeep Compass is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Jeep Compass · garage fit for BMW X1
  • Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1BMW X1 is narrower by 2.1 in
  • More ground clearanceJeep CompassJeep Compass has 1.2 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1Based on length × width (BMW X1)

Dimension comparison

SpecJeep CompassBMW X1Difference
Length173.0 in175.4 in2.4 in
Width73.8 in71.7 in2.1 in
Height64.7 in62.9 in1.8 in
Wheelbase103.8 in105.1 in1.3 in
Ground clearance8.2 in7.0 in1.2 in
Curb weight3,409 lb3,620 lb212 lb

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