Spec Sizes

Chevrolet Equinox vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Equinox · Chevrolet Traverse

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

Side view
  • Length183.1 in
  • Height65.4 in
  • Wheelbase107.3 in
  • Ground clearance6.9 in
  • Curb weight3,764 lb – 4,007 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.6 in
  • Chevrolet Traverse width78.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Equinox is 21.2 in shorter (183.1 in vs 204.3 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Equinox is 6.0 in narrower (72.6 in vs 78.6 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 5.3 in taller (65.4 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 13.6 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 120.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 477 lb heavier (3,886 lb vs 4,362 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 13.6 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 120.9 in)
  2. Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 477 lb heavier (3,886 lb vs 4,362 lb)
  3. Length: Chevrolet Equinox is 21.2 in shorter (183.1 in vs 204.3 in)
  4. Width: Chevrolet Equinox is 6.0 in narrower (72.6 in vs 78.6 in)
  5. Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 5.3 in taller (65.4 in vs 70.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Equinox — Chevrolet Equinox is shorter by 21.2 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Equinox — Chevrolet Equinox is narrower by 6.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Equinox — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Equinox)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet EquinoxChevrolet TraverseDifference
Length183.1 in204.3 in21.2 in
Width72.6 in78.6 in6.0 in
Height65.4 in70.7 in5.3 in
Wheelbase107.3 in120.9 in13.6 in
Ground clearance6.9 in——
Curb weight3,886 lb4,362 lb477 lb

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