Spec Sizes

Kia Seltos vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Seltos · Jeep Compass

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length172.0 in
  • Height63.6 in
  • Wheelbase103.5 in
  • Ground clearance7.3 in
  • Curb weight2,948 lb – 3,317 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.9 in
  • Jeep Compass width73.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Seltos is 1.4 in shorter (172.0 in vs 173.4 in)
  • Width: Kia Seltos is 2.9 in narrower (70.9 in vs 73.8 in)
  • Height: Jeep Compass is 1.1 in taller (63.6 in vs 64.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 103.8 in)
  • Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 0.9 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Jeep Compass is 276 lb heavier (3,133 lb vs 3,409 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 0.9 in more ground clearance (7.3 in vs 8.2 in)
  2. Curb weight: Jeep Compass is 276 lb heavier (3,133 lb vs 3,409 lb)
  3. Width: Kia Seltos is 2.9 in narrower (70.9 in vs 73.8 in)
  4. Height: Jeep Compass is 1.1 in taller (63.6 in vs 64.7 in)
  5. Length: Kia Seltos is 1.4 in shorter (172.0 in vs 173.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Seltos — Kia Seltos is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Kia Seltos · garage fit for Jeep Compass
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia Seltos — Kia Seltos is narrower by 2.9 in
  • More ground clearanceJeep Compass — Jeep Compass has 0.9 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Seltos — Based on length × width (Kia Seltos)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia SeltosJeep CompassDifference
Length172.0 in173.4 in1.4 in
Width70.9 in73.8 in2.9 in
Height63.6 in64.7 in1.1 in
Wheelbase103.5 in103.8 in0.3 in
Ground clearance7.3 in8.2 in0.9 in
Curb weight3,133 lb3,409 lb276 lb

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