Jeep Compass vs Jeep Cherokee Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Jeep Compass · Jeep Cherokee
- Length175.1 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,107 lb – 3,345 lb
- Width71.4 in
- Jeep Cherokee width73.2 in – 74.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Compass is 6.9 in shorter (175.1 in vs 182.0 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 2.7 in narrower (71.4 in vs 74.1 in)
- Height: Jeep Cherokee is 1.8 in taller (65.0 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 106.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 616 lb heavier (3,226 lb vs 3,842 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Cherokee is 616 lb heavier (3,226 lb vs 3,842 lb)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.3 in)
- Length: Jeep Compass is 6.9 in shorter (175.1 in vs 182.0 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 2.7 in narrower (71.4 in vs 74.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Cherokee has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 106.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is shorter by 6.9 in Check garage fit for Jeep Compass · garage fit for Jeep Cherokee
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is narrower by 2.7 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Compass — Jeep Compass has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Compass — Based on length × width (Jeep Compass)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Compass | Jeep Cherokee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 182.0 in | 6.9 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 74.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 66.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 106.7 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,226 lb | 3,842 lb | 616 lb |
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