Chevrolet Colorado vs GMC Yukon XL Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Colorado · GMC Yukon XL
- Length212.5 in – 225.0 in
- Height70.4 in – 70.6 in
- Wheelbase128.3 in – 140.5 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in – 8.4 in
- Width74.2 in
- GMC Yukon XL width81.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 6.4 in shorter (218.8 in vs 225.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 6.8 in narrower (74.2 in vs 81.0 in)
- Height: GMC Yukon XL is 6.0 in taller (70.5 in vs 76.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Colorado has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (134.4 in vs 134.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Colorado has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 8.0 in)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 6.8 in narrower (74.2 in vs 81.0 in)
- Height: GMC Yukon XL is 6.0 in taller (70.5 in vs 76.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Colorado has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.3 in vs 8.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 6.4 in shorter (218.8 in vs 225.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Colorado has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (134.4 in vs 134.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Colorado · garage fit for GMC Yukon XL
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is narrower by 6.8 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Colorado — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Colorado)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Colorado | GMC Yukon XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.8 in | 225.2 in | 6.4 in |
| Width | 74.2 in | 81.0 in | 6.8 in |
| Height | 70.5 in | 76.5 in | 6.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 134.4 in | 134.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 8.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | — | 5,816 lb | — |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 212.5 in – 225.0 in).
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