Jeep Wrangler vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Jeep Wrangler · Jeep Compass
- Length163.8 in
- Height72.5 in
- Wheelbase95.4 in
- Ground clearance8.8 in – 10.3 in
- Curb weight3,879 lb – 4,132 lb
- Width73.7 in
- Jeep Compass width73.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 9.6 in shorter (163.8 in vs 173.4 in)
- Width: Jeep Wrangler is 0.1 in narrower (73.7 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 7.8 in taller (72.5 in vs 64.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 8.4 in longer wheelbase (95.4 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 1.4 in more ground clearance (9.6 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 597 lb heavier (4,006 lb vs 3,409 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Jeep Wrangler is 597 lb heavier (4,006 lb vs 3,409 lb)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Wrangler has 1.4 in more ground clearance (9.6 in vs 8.2 in)
- Height: Jeep Wrangler is 7.8 in taller (72.5 in vs 64.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 8.4 in longer wheelbase (95.4 in vs 103.8 in)
- Length: Jeep Wrangler is 9.6 in shorter (163.8 in vs 173.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is shorter by 9.6 in Check garage fit for Jeep Wrangler · garage fit for Jeep Compass
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Wrangler — Jeep Wrangler has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Wrangler — Based on length × width (Jeep Wrangler)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Jeep Wrangler | Jeep Compass | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 163.8 in | 173.4 in | 9.6 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 73.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 72.5 in | 64.7 in | 7.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 95.4 in | 103.8 in | 8.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.6 in | 8.2 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,006 lb | 3,409 lb | 597 lb |
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