Toyota RAV4 vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Jeep Compass
- Length181.1 in
- Height66.3 in – 68.7 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,360 lb – 3,699 lb
- Width71.5 in – 73.0 in
- Jeep Compass width71.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Jeep Compass is 6.0 in shorter (181.1 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 0.8 in narrower (72.3 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 2.5 in taller (67.5 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 103.7 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 326 lb heavier (3,530 lb vs 3,204 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 326 lb heavier (3,530 lb vs 3,204 lb)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 2.5 in taller (67.5 in vs 65.0 in)
- Length: Jeep Compass is 6.0 in shorter (181.1 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 0.8 in narrower (72.3 in vs 71.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 103.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Toyota RAV4 · garage fit for Jeep Compass
- Narrower for tight parkingJeep Compass — Jeep Compass is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintJeep Compass — Based on length × width (Jeep Compass)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota RAV4 | Jeep Compass | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.1 in | 175.1 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 71.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 65.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 103.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,530 lb | 3,204 lb | 326 lb |
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