Chevrolet Tahoe vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Tahoe · Chevrolet Traverse
- Length202.0 in
- Height76.9 in
- Wheelbase116.0 in
- Ground clearance10.5 in
- Curb weight5,448 lb – 5,567 lb
- Width79.0 in
- Chevrolet Traverse width78.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 3.0 in shorter (202.0 in vs 205.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.6 in narrower (79.0 in vs 78.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 6.5 in taller (76.9 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 118.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 749 lb heavier (5,508 lb vs 4,759 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 749 lb heavier (5,508 lb vs 4,759 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 6.5 in taller (76.9 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 2.9 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 118.9 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 3.0 in shorter (202.0 in vs 205.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.6 in narrower (79.0 in vs 78.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Tahoe — Chevrolet Tahoe is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Tahoe · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Traverse — Chevrolet Traverse is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Tahoe | Chevrolet Traverse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 202.0 in | 205.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 79.0 in | 78.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 76.9 in | 70.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 118.9 in | 2.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,508 lb | 4,759 lb | 749 lb |
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