Buick Enclave vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Buick Enclave · Chevrolet Traverse
- Length201.8 in
- Height72.5 in
- Wheelbase118.9 in
- Curb weight4,780 lb – 4,980 lb
- Width79.0 in
- Chevrolet Traverse width78.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Enclave is 3.2 in shorter (201.8 in vs 205.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.6 in narrower (79.0 in vs 78.4 in)
- Height: Buick Enclave is 2.1 in taller (72.5 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 122 lb heavier (4,880 lb vs 4,759 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Buick Enclave is 2.1 in taller (72.5 in vs 70.4 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 122 lb heavier (4,880 lb vs 4,759 lb)
- Length: Buick Enclave is 3.2 in shorter (201.8 in vs 205.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.6 in narrower (79.0 in vs 78.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Enclave — Buick Enclave is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Buick Enclave · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Traverse — Chevrolet Traverse is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Enclave | Chevrolet Traverse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.8 in | 205.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 79.0 in | 78.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 72.5 in | 70.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 118.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,880 lb | 4,759 lb | 122 lb |
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