Chevrolet Traverse vs Chevrolet Equinox Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Traverse · Chevrolet Equinox

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

Side view
  • Length204.3 in
  • Height70.7 in
  • Wheelbase120.9 in
  • Curb weight4,362 lb
Front / width
  • Width78.6 in
  • Chevrolet Equinox width72.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Equinox is 21.2 in shorter (204.3 in vs 183.1 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Equinox is 6.0 in narrower (78.6 in vs 72.6 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 5.3 in taller (70.7 in vs 65.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 13.6 in longer wheelbase (120.9 in vs 107.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 893 lb heavier (4,362 lb vs 3,470 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 893 lb heavier (4,362 lb vs 3,470 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 13.6 in longer wheelbase (120.9 in vs 107.3 in)
  3. Length: Chevrolet Equinox is 21.2 in shorter (204.3 in vs 183.1 in)
  4. Width: Chevrolet Equinox is 6.0 in narrower (78.6 in vs 72.6 in)
  5. Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 5.3 in taller (70.7 in vs 65.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet EquinoxChevrolet Equinox is shorter by 21.2 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
Length204.3 in183.1 in21.2 in
Width78.6 in72.6 in6.0 in
Height70.7 in65.4 in5.3 in
Wheelbase120.9 in107.3 in13.6 in
Ground clearance6.9 in
Curb weight4,362 lb3,470 lb893 lb

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