Jeep Compass vs Kia Seltos Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Jeep Compass · Kia Seltos
- Length175.1 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,107 lb – 3,345 lb
- Width71.4 in
- Kia Seltos width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Seltos is 3.1 in shorter (175.1 in vs 172.0 in)
- Width: Kia Seltos is 0.5 in narrower (71.4 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Jeep Compass is 1.4 in taller (65.0 in vs 63.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 103.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Compass is 94 lb heavier (3,226 lb vs 3,133 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.3 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Compass is 94 lb heavier (3,226 lb vs 3,133 lb)
- Height: Jeep Compass is 1.4 in taller (65.0 in vs 63.6 in)
- Length: Kia Seltos is 3.1 in shorter (175.1 in vs 172.0 in)
- Width: Kia Seltos is 0.5 in narrower (71.4 in vs 70.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Seltos — Kia Seltos is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Jeep Compass · garage fit for Kia Seltos
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Seltos — Kia Seltos is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Compass — Jeep Compass has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Seltos — Based on length × width (Kia Seltos)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Compass | Kia Seltos | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 172.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 70.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 63.6 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 103.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,226 lb | 3,133 lb | 94 lb |
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