Jeep Compass vs Toyota RAV4 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Jeep Compass · Toyota RAV4
- 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
- Toyota RAV4 width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Compass is 10.5 in shorter (173.0 in vs 183.5 in)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.2 in narrower (73.8 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 2.6 in taller (64.7 in vs 67.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 104.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 2.1 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 6.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 134 lb heavier (3,409 lb vs 3,543 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 2.1 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 6.1 in)
- Length: Jeep Compass is 10.5 in shorter (173.0 in vs 183.5 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 2.6 in taller (64.7 in vs 67.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 134 lb heavier (3,409 lb vs 3,543 lb)
- Width: Toyota RAV4 is 1.2 in narrower (73.8 in vs 72.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is shorter by 10.5 in Check garage fit for Jeep Compass · garage fit for Toyota RAV4
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota RAV4 — Toyota RAV4 is narrower by 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Compass — Jeep Compass has 2.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Compass — Based on length × width (Jeep Compass)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Compass | Toyota RAV4 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 173.0 in | 183.5 in | 10.5 in |
| Width | 73.8 in | 72.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 64.7 in | 67.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 104.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 6.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,409 lb | 3,543 lb | 134 lb |
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