Chevrolet Traverse vs Chevrolet Equinox Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Traverse · Chevrolet Equinox
- Length205.0 in
- Height70.4 in
- Wheelbase118.9 in
- Curb weight4,658 lb – 4,859 lb
- Width78.4 in
- Chevrolet Equinox width72.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Equinox is 17.2 in shorter (205.0 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Equinox is 5.9 in narrower (78.4 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 4.1 in taller (70.4 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 112.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 883 lb heavier (4,759 lb vs 3,876 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 883 lb heavier (4,759 lb vs 3,876 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Equinox is 17.2 in shorter (205.0 in vs 187.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Equinox is 5.9 in narrower (78.4 in vs 72.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 4.1 in taller (70.4 in vs 66.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 112.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Equinox — Chevrolet Equinox is shorter by 17.2 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse · garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Equinox — Chevrolet Equinox is narrower by 5.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Equinox — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Equinox)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Traverse | Chevrolet Equinox | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 205.0 in | 187.8 in | 17.2 in |
| Width | 78.4 in | 72.5 in | 5.9 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 66.3 in | 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 112.5 in | 6.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,759 lb | 3,876 lb | 883 lb |
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