Toyota RAV4 vs Jeep Compass Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Toyota RAV4 · Jeep Compass
- Length181.1 in
- Height65.5 in
- Wheelbase104.7 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,630 lb
- Width72.6 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 1.2 in narrower (72.6 in vs 71.4 in)
- Height: Toyota RAV4 is 0.5 in taller (65.5 in vs 65.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota RAV4 has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.7 in vs 103.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 1.8 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 317 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,226 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Jeep Compass has 1.8 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota RAV4 is 317 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,226 lb)
- Length: Jeep Compass is 6.0 in shorter (181.1 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Jeep Compass is 1.2 in narrower (72.6 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 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceJeep Compass — Jeep Compass has 1.8 in more clearance
- 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 | 72.6 in | 71.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 65.5 in | 65.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 103.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 8.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,543 lb | 3,226 lb | 317 lb |
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