Jeep Compass vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Jeep Compass · Ford Escape
- Length175.1 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,082 lb – 3,325 lb
- Width71.4 in
- Ford Escape width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Escape is 0.4 in shorter (175.1 in vs 174.7 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.3 in narrower (71.4 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.8 in taller (65.0 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 103.1 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 169 lb heavier (3,204 lb vs 3,373 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 169 lb heavier (3,204 lb vs 3,373 lb)
- Height: Ford Escape is 2.8 in taller (65.0 in vs 67.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 103.1 in)
- Width: Ford Escape is 0.3 in narrower (71.4 in vs 71.1 in)
- Length: Ford Escape is 0.4 in shorter (175.1 in vs 174.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Escape — Ford Escape is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Jeep Compass · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Escape — Ford Escape is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Compass | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 174.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 71.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 67.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 103.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,204 lb | 3,373 lb | 169 lb |
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