Buick Enclave vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Buick Enclave · Chevrolet Traverse
- Length201.9 in
- Height70.3 in
- Wheelbase118.9 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in
- Curb weight4,724 lb – 4,922 lb
- Width79.0 in
- Chevrolet Traverse width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Buick Enclave is 1.8 in shorter (201.9 in vs 203.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.5 in narrower (79.0 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: Buick Enclave is 0.4 in taller (70.3 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Buick Enclave has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 79 lb heavier (4,823 lb vs 4,744 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Buick Enclave has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 79 lb heavier (4,823 lb vs 4,744 lb)
- Length: Buick Enclave is 1.8 in shorter (201.9 in vs 203.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.5 in narrower (79.0 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: Buick Enclave is 0.4 in taller (70.3 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBuick Enclave — Buick Enclave is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Buick Enclave · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Traverse — Chevrolet Traverse is narrower by 0.5 in
- More ground clearanceBuick Enclave — Buick Enclave has 0.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Enclave | Chevrolet Traverse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 201.9 in | 203.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 79.0 in | 78.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 70.3 in | 69.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 118.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 7.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,823 lb | 4,744 lb | 79 lb |
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