Size comparison · drawn to scale
Mitsubishi Outlander CU vs Jeep Compass III: size comparison
- Length About the same length
- Width Compass III 178 mm7 in wider
- Height Outlander CU 16 mm0.6 in taller
- Boot Compass III 148 L5.2 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline

Car 2 coral, dashed outline

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Scale about 1:22 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Outlander CU is 2 mm0.1 in longer, 178 mm7 in narrower and 16 mm0.6 in taller than the Compass III. Its wheelbase is 170 mm7 in shorter.
| Dimension | Outlander CU | Compass III | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,550 mm14 ft 11 in14 ft 11 in4,550 mm | 4,548 mm14 ft 11 in14 ft 11 in4,548 mm | +2 mm+0.1 in |
| Width | 1,750 mm5 ft 9 in5 ft 9 in1,750 mm | 1,928 mm6 ft 4 in6 ft 4 in1,928 mm | −178 mm−7 in −9.2% |
| Height | 1,670 mm5 ft 6 in5 ft 6 in1,670 mm | 1,654 mm5 ft 5 in5 ft 5 in1,654 mm | +16 mm+0.6 in +1.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,625 mm8 ft 7 in8 ft 7 in2,625 mm | 2,795 mm9 ft 2 in9 ft 2 in2,795 mm | −170 mm−7 in −6.1% |
| Footprint | 7.96 m²85.7 sq ft85.7 sq ft7.96 m² | 8.77 m²94.4 sq ft94.4 sq ft8.77 m² | −0.81 m²−8.7 sq ft −9.2% |
| Boot | 402 L14.2 cu ft14.2 cu ft402 L | 550 L19.4 cu ft19.4 cu ft550 L | −148 L−5.2 cu ft −26.9% |
| Kerb weight | 1,515 kg3,340 lb3,340 lb1,515 kg | 1,663 kg3,666 lb3,666 lb1,663 kg | −148 kg−326 lb −8.9% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Outlander CU
- Single garage
- Fits 950 mm3 ft 1 in to spare in length, 625 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 450 mm1 ft 6 in to spare in length, 375 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Compass III
- Single garage
- Tight 952 mm3 ft 1 in to spare in length, 536 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 452 mm1 ft 6 in to spare in length, 286 mm11 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Mitsubishi Outlander CU or the Jeep Compass III?
The Jeep Compass III is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Outlander CU is 2 mm longer, 178 mm narrower and 16 mm taller than the Compass III. Its wheelbase is 170 mm shorter.
Will the Mitsubishi Outlander CU and the Jeep Compass III fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Mitsubishi Outlander CU fits with room to open the doors (950 mm to spare in length, 625 mm each side). The Jeep Compass III fits, but it is tight to get out (952 mm to spare in length, 536 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Jeep Compass III: 550 L against 402 L in the Mitsubishi Outlander CU (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.