Comparison: Ground clearance Jeep Compass vs. competitors 2025

Ground clearance is the distance between the lowest point on a Jeep Compass's undercarriage and the ground.It is an important factor to consider when driving off-road or in areas with rough terrain, as a higher ground clearance allows this to clear obstacles more easily.With it’s wheelbase of 2636 mm and height of 1629 mm, the Jeep Compass has a ground clearance of 198 mm. The highest ground clearance you can find amongst similar vehicles has Volvo XC60 2.4D (D ), which is 32 mm more than the Compass 1.6 Multi-Jet - 230 mm.To give an example, the Volvo has a 32 mm higher ground clearance compared to the Jeep , giving the Volvo an advantage in this aspect. On the other hand, the worst ground clearance in the "medium SUV" category is the Mercedes-Benz GLC 220 d , which is 123 mm - that makes it 75 mm less than the Jeep in question.Height-wise, the Jeep outperforms the rival by 10 mm.