Jeep Compass vs Dodge Journey Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Jeep Compass · Dodge Journey
- 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
- Width73.8 in
- Dodge Journey width72.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Compass is 19.4 in shorter (173.0 in vs 192.4 in)
- Width: Dodge Journey is 1.6 in narrower (73.8 in vs 72.2 in)
- Height: Dodge Journey is 1.9 in taller (64.7 in vs 66.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 10.0 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 113.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Journey is 664 lb heavier (3,409 lb vs 4,073 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Journey is 664 lb heavier (3,409 lb vs 4,073 lb)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 7.2 in)
- Length: Jeep Compass is 19.4 in shorter (173.0 in vs 192.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Journey has a 10.0 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 113.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Journey is 1.9 in taller (64.7 in vs 66.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is shorter by 19.4 in Check garage fit for Jeep Compass · garage fit for Dodge Journey
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Journey — Dodge Journey is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Compass — Jeep Compass has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Compass — Based on length × width (Jeep Compass)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Compass | Dodge Journey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.0 in | 192.4 in | 19.4 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 72.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 64.7 in | 66.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 113.8 in | 10.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 7.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,409 lb | 4,073 lb | 664 lb |
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