Kia Sportage vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Jeep Compass
- Length174.8 in – 175.2 in
- Height64.4 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,157 lb – 3,466 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Jeep Compass width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Sportage is 0.1 in shorter (175.0 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 1.6 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Jeep Compass is 0.6 in taller (64.4 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 103.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 108 lb heavier (3,312 lb vs 3,204 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 1.0 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 108 lb heavier (3,312 lb vs 3,204 lb)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 1.6 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Jeep Compass is 0.6 in taller (64.4 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 103.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Jeep Compass
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is narrower by 1.6 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Compass — Jeep Compass has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Compass — Based on length × width (Jeep Compass)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Jeep Compass | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 175.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 65.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 8.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,312 lb | 3,204 lb | 108 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.8 in – 175.2 in).
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