Chevrolet Traverse vs Chevrolet Equinox Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Traverse · Chevrolet Equinox

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

Side view
  • Length203.7 in
  • Height69.9 in
  • Wheelbase118.9 in
  • Curb weight4,647 lb – 4,841 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.5 in
  • Chevrolet Equinox width72.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Equinox is 15.9 in shorter (203.7 in vs 187.8 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Equinox is 6.0 in narrower (78.5 in vs 72.5 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 3.6 in taller (69.9 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 869 lb heavier (4,744 lb vs 3,876 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 869 lb heavier (4,744 lb vs 3,876 lb)
  2. Length: Chevrolet Equinox is 15.9 in shorter (203.7 in vs 187.8 in)
  3. Width: Chevrolet Equinox is 6.0 in narrower (78.5 in vs 72.5 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 112.5 in)
  5. Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 3.6 in taller (69.9 in vs 66.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet EquinoxChevrolet Equinox is shorter by 15.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse · garage fit for Chevrolet Equinox
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet EquinoxChevrolet Equinox is narrower by 6.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet EquinoxBased on length × width (Chevrolet Equinox)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet TraverseChevrolet EquinoxDifference
Length203.7 in187.8 in15.9 in
Width78.5 in72.5 in6.0 in
Height69.9 in66.3 in3.6 in
Wheelbase118.9 in112.5 in6.4 in
Curb weight4,744 lb3,876 lb869 lb

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