Kia Sportage vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Jeep Compass
- Length171.3 in
- Height66.7 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Curb weight3,230 lb – 3,527 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Jeep Compass width71.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 2.1 in shorter (171.3 in vs 173.4 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 0.4 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.3 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 2.5 in taller (66.7 in vs 64.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 103.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 179 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 3,200 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 179 lb heavier (3,379 lb vs 3,200 lb)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 2.5 in taller (66.7 in vs 64.2 in)
- Length: Kia Sportage is 2.1 in shorter (171.3 in vs 173.4 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 0.4 in narrower (70.9 in vs 71.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Jeep Compass has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 103.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Jeep Compass
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Sportage — Based on length × width (Kia Sportage)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Jeep Compass | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.3 in | 173.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 64.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 103.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,379 lb | 3,200 lb | 179 lb |
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