Jeep Compass vs Subaru Forester Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Jeep Compass · Subaru Forester
- Length175.1 in
- Height65.0 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in
- Curb weight3,107 lb – 3,345 lb
- Width71.4 in
- Subaru Forester width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Compass is 5.8 in shorter (175.1 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.7 in narrower (71.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.3 in taller (65.0 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Forester has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 103.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.8 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 248 lb heavier (3,226 lb vs 3,474 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Subaru Forester has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 8.8 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Forester is 248 lb heavier (3,226 lb vs 3,474 lb)
- Height: Subaru Forester is 2.3 in taller (65.0 in vs 67.3 in)
- Length: Jeep Compass is 5.8 in shorter (175.1 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Subaru Forester is 0.7 in narrower (71.4 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Jeep Compass · garage fit for Subaru Forester
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru Forester — Subaru Forester has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Compass — Based on length × width (Jeep Compass)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Compass | Subaru Forester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 180.9 in | 5.8 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 70.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 67.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 103.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 8.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,226 lb | 3,474 lb | 248 lb |
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