Chevrolet Equinox vs GMC Acadia Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Equinox · GMC Acadia

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

Side view
  • Length187.8 in
  • Height66.3 in
  • Wheelbase112.5 in
  • Curb weight3,761 lb – 3,975 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.5 in
  • GMC Acadia width78.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Equinox is 12.9 in shorter (187.8 in vs 200.7 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Equinox is 5.7 in narrower (72.5 in vs 78.2 in)
  • Height: GMC Acadia is 3.6 in taller (66.3 in vs 69.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 118.9 in)
  • Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 889 lb heavier (3,868 lb vs 4,757 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 889 lb heavier (3,868 lb vs 4,757 lb)
  2. Width: Chevrolet Equinox is 5.7 in narrower (72.5 in vs 78.2 in)
  3. Length: Chevrolet Equinox is 12.9 in shorter (187.8 in vs 200.7 in)
  4. Wheelbase: GMC Acadia has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 118.9 in)
  5. Height: GMC Acadia is 3.6 in taller (66.3 in vs 69.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Equinox — Chevrolet Equinox is shorter by 12.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox · garage fit for GMC Acadia
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Equinox — Chevrolet Equinox is narrower by 5.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Equinox — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Equinox)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet EquinoxGMC AcadiaDifference
Length187.8 in200.7 in12.9 in
Width72.5 in78.2 in5.7 in
Height66.3 in69.9 in3.6 in
Wheelbase112.5 in118.9 in6.4 in
Curb weight3,868 lb4,757 lb889 lb

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