Chevrolet Tahoe vs Volkswagen Atlas Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Tahoe · Volkswagen Atlas

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

Side view
  • Length204.0 in
  • Height74.4 in
  • Wheelbase116.0 in
  • Ground clearance7.9 in
  • Curb weight5,355 lb – 5,602 lb
Front / width
  • Width80.5 in
  • Volkswagen Atlas width78.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 5.7 in shorter (204.0 in vs 198.3 in)
  • Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 2.2 in narrower (80.5 in vs 78.3 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 4.4 in taller (74.4 in vs 70.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 117.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1,060 lb heavier (5,479 lb vs 4,419 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1,060 lb heavier (5,479 lb vs 4,419 lb)
  2. Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 4.4 in taller (74.4 in vs 70.0 in)
  3. Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 5.7 in shorter (204.0 in vs 198.3 in)
  4. Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 2.2 in narrower (80.5 in vs 78.3 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (116.0 in vs 117.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen AtlasVolkswagen Atlas is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Tahoe · garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas
  • Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen AtlasVolkswagen Atlas is narrower by 2.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen AtlasBased on length × width (Volkswagen Atlas)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet TahoeVolkswagen AtlasDifference
Length204.0 in198.3 in5.7 in
Width80.5 in78.3 in2.2 in
Height74.4 in70.0 in4.4 in
Wheelbase116.0 in117.3 in1.3 in
Ground clearance7.9 in
Curb weight5,479 lb4,419 lb1,060 lb

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