Chevrolet Colorado vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Colorado · Chevrolet Traverse
- Length192.4 in – 207.1 in
- Height63.8 in – 67.9 in
- Wheelbase111.3 in – 126.0 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in – 11.4 in
- Curb weight3,366 lb – 4,218 lb
- Width67.6 in – 68.6 in
- Chevrolet Traverse width78.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 5.3 in shorter (199.8 in vs 205.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 10.3 in narrower (68.1 in vs 78.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 4.6 in taller (65.8 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 118.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 1,136 lb heavier (3,792 lb vs 4,928 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 1,136 lb heavier (3,792 lb vs 4,928 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 10.3 in narrower (68.1 in vs 78.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 4.6 in taller (65.8 in vs 70.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 5.3 in shorter (199.8 in vs 205.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 118.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Colorado · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is narrower by 10.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Colorado — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Colorado)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Colorado | Chevrolet Traverse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 199.8 in | 205.0 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 78.4 in | 10.3 in |
| Height | 65.8 in | 70.4 in | 4.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 118.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,792 lb | 4,928 lb | 1,136 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 192.4 in – 207.1 in).
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