Chevrolet Colorado vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Colorado · Chevrolet Traverse
- Length212.5 in – 224.9 in
- Height70.3 in – 70.7 in
- Wheelbase128.3 in – 140.5 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in – 8.4 in
- Curb weight3,947 lb – 4,547 lb
- Width74.3 in
- Chevrolet Traverse width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Traverse is 15.0 in shorter (218.7 in vs 203.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 4.2 in narrower (74.3 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Colorado is 0.6 in taller (70.5 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Colorado has a 15.5 in longer wheelbase (134.4 in vs 118.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Colorado has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 497 lb heavier (4,247 lb vs 4,744 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Colorado has 1.0 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 7.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Colorado has a 15.5 in longer wheelbase (134.4 in vs 118.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 497 lb heavier (4,247 lb vs 4,744 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Traverse is 15.0 in shorter (218.7 in vs 203.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 4.2 in narrower (74.3 in vs 78.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Traverse — Chevrolet Traverse is shorter by 15.0 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Colorado · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is narrower by 4.2 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Traverse — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Traverse)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Colorado | Chevrolet Traverse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.7 in | 203.7 in | 15.0 in |
| Width | 74.3 in | 78.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Height | 70.5 in | 69.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 134.4 in | 118.9 in | 15.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 7.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 4,247 lb | 4,744 lb | 497 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 212.5 in – 224.9 in).
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