Kia Sportage vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Kia Sportage · Jeep Compass
- Length176.4 in
- Height64.4 in – 65.2 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in – 6.8 in
- Curb weight3,305 lb – 3,765 lb
- Width73.0 in
- Jeep Compass width73.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Compass is 3.4 in shorter (176.4 in vs 173.0 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 0.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.8 in)
- Height: Kia Sportage is 0.1 in taller (64.8 in vs 64.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 1.6 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 127 lb heavier (3,535 lb vs 3,409 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 1.6 in more ground clearance (6.6 in vs 8.2 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Sportage is 127 lb heavier (3,535 lb vs 3,409 lb)
- Length: Jeep Compass is 3.4 in shorter (176.4 in vs 173.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Sportage has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.8 in)
- Width: Kia Sportage is 0.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 73.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is shorter by 3.4 in Check garage fit for Kia Sportage · garage fit for Jeep Compass
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Sportage — Kia Sportage is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Compass — Jeep Compass has 1.6 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Sportage | Jeep Compass | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 173.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 73.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 64.8 in | 64.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | 8.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,535 lb | 3,409 lb | 127 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.