BMW X1 vs GMC Terrain Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. BMW X1 · GMC Terrain
- Length174.8 in
- Height63.5 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance7.0 in
- Curb weight3,660 lb
- Width71.7 in
- GMC Terrain width72.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 7.5 in shorter (174.8 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 0.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 72.4 in)
- Height: GMC Terrain is 1.9 in taller (63.5 in vs 65.4 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 107.3 in)
- Ground clearance: GMC Terrain has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 7.4 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 103 lb heavier (3,660 lb vs 3,557 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: GMC Terrain has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.0 in vs 7.4 in)
- Length: BMW X1 is 7.5 in shorter (174.8 in vs 182.3 in)
- Height: GMC Terrain is 1.9 in taller (63.5 in vs 65.4 in)
- Curb weight: BMW X1 is 103 lb heavier (3,660 lb vs 3,557 lb)
- Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 107.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 7.5 in Check garage fit for BMW X1 · garage fit for GMC Terrain
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceGMC Terrain — GMC Terrain has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | BMW X1 | GMC Terrain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.8 in | 182.3 in | 7.5 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 63.5 in | 65.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 107.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.0 in | 7.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,660 lb | 3,557 lb | 103 lb |
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