Jeep Compass vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Jeep Compass · Ford Escape
- Length173.4 in
- Height64.2 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Curb weight3,071 lb – 3,329 lb
- Width71.3 in
- Ford Escape width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Compass is 1.3 in shorter (173.4 in vs 174.7 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.2 in narrower (71.3 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.5 in taller (64.2 in vs 67.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 210 lb heavier (3,200 lb vs 3,410 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 210 lb heavier (3,200 lb vs 3,410 lb)
- Height: Ford Escape is 3.5 in taller (64.2 in vs 67.7 in)
- Length: Jeep Compass is 1.3 in shorter (173.4 in vs 174.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 103.1 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.2 in narrower (71.3 in vs 71.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Jeep Compass · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Compass | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.4 in | 174.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 71.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 64.2 in | 67.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 103.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,200 lb | 3,410 lb | 210 lb |
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