Jeep Compass vs Chevrolet Trax Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Jeep Compass · Chevrolet Trax
- Length175.1 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,107 lb – 3,345 lb
- Width71.4 in
- Chevrolet Trax width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Trax is 7.9 in shorter (175.1 in vs 167.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Trax is 1.5 in narrower (71.4 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Trax is 0.9 in taller (65.0 in vs 65.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 100.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 1.9 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 6.2 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Compass is 32 lb heavier (3,226 lb vs 3,194 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 1.9 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 6.2 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Trax is 7.9 in shorter (175.1 in vs 167.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 100.6 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Trax is 1.5 in narrower (71.4 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Trax is 0.9 in taller (65.0 in vs 65.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Trax — Chevrolet Trax is shorter by 7.9 in Check garage fit for Jeep Compass · garage fit for Chevrolet Trax
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Trax — Chevrolet Trax is narrower by 1.5 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Compass — Jeep Compass has 1.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Trax — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Trax)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Compass | Chevrolet Trax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 167.2 in | 7.9 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 69.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 65.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 100.6 in | 3.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 6.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,226 lb | 3,194 lb | 32 lb |
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