Chevrolet Traverse vs Kia Carnival Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Traverse · Kia Carnival
- Length203.7 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase118.9 in
- Ground clearance7.2 in
- Curb weight4,713 lb – 4,956 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Kia Carnival width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Carnival is 0.7 in shorter (203.7 in vs 203.0 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.7 in taller (69.9 in vs 69.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 121.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Traverse has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 6.8 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 283 lb heavier (4,835 lb vs 4,552 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 283 lb heavier (4,835 lb vs 4,552 lb)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Traverse has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.2 in vs 6.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 121.7 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.7 in taller (69.9 in vs 69.2 in)
- Length: Kia Carnival is 0.7 in shorter (203.7 in vs 203.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Carnival — Kia Carnival is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse · garage fit for Kia Carnival
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Traverse — Chevrolet Traverse has 0.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Traverse | Kia Carnival | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 203.7 in | 203.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 78.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 69.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 121.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.2 in | 6.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,835 lb | 4,552 lb | 283 lb |
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