Chevrolet Tahoe vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Tahoe · Chevrolet Traverse
- Length204.0 in
- Height74.4 in
- Wheelbase116.0 in
- Ground clearance7.9 in
- Curb weight5,355 lb – 5,602 lb
- Width80.5 in
- Chevrolet Traverse width78.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1.9 in shorter (204.0 in vs 205.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Traverse is 1.9 in narrower (80.5 in vs 78.6 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 3.7 in taller (74.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 120.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Tahoe has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1,169 lb heavier (5,479 lb vs 4,310 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1,169 lb heavier (5,479 lb vs 4,310 lb)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Tahoe has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.9 in vs 7.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 3.7 in taller (74.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 120.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Traverse is 1.9 in narrower (80.5 in vs 78.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Tahoe — Chevrolet Tahoe is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Tahoe · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Traverse — Chevrolet Traverse is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Tahoe — Chevrolet Tahoe has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Traverse — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Traverse)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Tahoe | Chevrolet Traverse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 204.0 in | 205.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 80.5 in | 78.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 74.4 in | 70.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 120.9 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 7.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 5,479 lb | 4,310 lb | 1,169 lb |
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