Chevrolet Traverse vs Volkswagen Atlas Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Traverse · Volkswagen Atlas
- Length205.9 in
- Height70.7 in
- Wheelbase120.9 in
- Ground clearance7.5 in
- Curb weight4,310 lb
- Width78.6 in
- Volkswagen Atlas width78.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 5.2 in shorter (205.9 in vs 200.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.3 in narrower (78.6 in vs 78.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.5 in taller (70.7 in vs 70.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (120.9 in vs 117.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Atlas is 124 lb heavier (4,310 lb vs 4,434 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (120.9 in vs 117.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Atlas is 124 lb heavier (4,310 lb vs 4,434 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 5.2 in shorter (205.9 in vs 200.7 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.5 in taller (70.7 in vs 70.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.3 in narrower (78.6 in vs 78.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse · garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Atlas — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Atlas)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Traverse | Volkswagen Atlas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 205.9 in | 200.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Width | 78.6 in | 78.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 70.7 in | 70.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.9 in | 117.3 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,310 lb | 4,434 lb | 124 lb |
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