Jeep Compass vs Subaru Crosstrek Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Jeep Compass · Subaru Crosstrek
- Length173.0 in
- Height64.6 in – 64.8 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.5 in
- Curb weight3,184 lb – 3,633 lb
- Width73.8 in
- Subaru Crosstrek width71.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Compass is 2.8 in shorter (173.0 in vs 175.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.8 in narrower (73.8 in vs 71.0 in)
- Height: Jeep Compass is 1.1 in taller (64.7 in vs 63.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Crosstrek has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 104.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.7 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Compass is 237 lb heavier (3,409 lb vs 3,172 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Compass is 237 lb heavier (3,409 lb vs 3,172 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 0.5 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 8.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.8 in narrower (73.8 in vs 71.0 in)
- Height: Jeep Compass is 1.1 in taller (64.7 in vs 63.6 in)
- Length: Jeep Compass is 2.8 in shorter (173.0 in vs 175.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Jeep Compass · garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is narrower by 2.8 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Crosstrek — Based on length × width (Subaru Crosstrek)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Compass | Subaru Crosstrek | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.0 in | 175.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 71.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 64.7 in | 63.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 104.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 8.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,409 lb | 3,172 lb | 237 lb |
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