Spec Sizes

Chevrolet Avalanche vs GMC Canyon Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Avalanche · GMC Canyon

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length221.3 in
  • Height76.6 in
  • Wheelbase130.0 in
  • Curb weight5,705 lb – 5,803 lb
Front / width
  • Width79.1 in
  • GMC Canyon width74.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: GMC Canyon is 2.8 in shorter (221.3 in vs 218.5 in)
  • Width: GMC Canyon is 4.8 in narrower (79.1 in vs 74.3 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Avalanche is 6.1 in taller (76.6 in vs 70.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: GMC Canyon has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 134.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Avalanche is 1,511 lb heavier (5,754 lb vs 4,244 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Avalanche is 1,511 lb heavier (5,754 lb vs 4,244 lb)
  2. Height: Chevrolet Avalanche is 6.1 in taller (76.6 in vs 70.5 in)
  3. Width: GMC Canyon is 4.8 in narrower (79.1 in vs 74.3 in)
  4. Wheelbase: GMC Canyon has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (130.0 in vs 134.4 in)
  5. Length: GMC Canyon is 2.8 in shorter (221.3 in vs 218.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageGMC Canyon — GMC Canyon is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Avalanche · garage fit for GMC Canyon
  • Narrower for tight parkingGMC Canyon — GMC Canyon is narrower by 4.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintGMC Canyon — Based on length × width (GMC Canyon)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet AvalancheGMC CanyonDifference
Length221.3 in218.5 in2.8 in
Width79.1 in74.3 in4.8 in
Height76.6 in70.5 in6.1 in
Wheelbase130.0 in134.4 in4.4 in
Ground clearance—8.3 in—
Curb weight5,754 lb4,244 lb1,511 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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