Jeep Compass vs Ford Escape Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Jeep Compass · Ford Escape
- Length175.1 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,097 lb – 3,345 lb
- Width71.4 in
- Ford Escape width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Compass is 3.0 in shorter (175.1 in vs 178.1 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 1.0 in narrower (71.4 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.3 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 105.9 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 353 lb heavier (3,221 lb vs 3,574 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Escape is 353 lb heavier (3,221 lb vs 3,574 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford Escape has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 105.9 in)
- Height: Ford Escape is 1.3 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.3 in)
- Length: Jeep Compass is 3.0 in shorter (175.1 in vs 178.1 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 1.0 in narrower (71.4 in vs 72.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Jeep Compass · garage fit for Ford Escape
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Compass — Based on length × width (Jeep Compass)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Compass | Ford Escape | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 178.1 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 72.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 66.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 105.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,221 lb | 3,574 lb | 353 lb |
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