Jeep Liberty vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Jeep Liberty · Jeep Compass
- Length176.1 in
- Height70.1 in – 71.3 in
- Wheelbase106.1 in
- Ground clearance7.7 in – 7.8 in
- Curb weight4,076 lb – 4,290 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Jeep Compass width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Compass is 1.0 in shorter (176.1 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 1.7 in narrower (73.1 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 5.7 in taller (70.7 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 103.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 980 lb heavier (4,183 lb vs 3,204 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Liberty is 980 lb heavier (4,183 lb vs 3,204 lb)
- Height: Jeep Liberty is 5.7 in taller (70.7 in vs 65.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 0.3 in more ground clearance (7.8 in vs 8.0 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 1.7 in narrower (73.1 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Liberty has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 103.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Jeep Liberty · garage fit for Jeep Compass
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Compass — Jeep Compass has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Compass — Based on length × width (Jeep Compass)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Liberty | Jeep Compass | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.1 in | 175.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 71.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 65.0 in | 5.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 103.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 8.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,183 lb | 3,204 lb | 980 lb |
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