GMC Acadia vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. GMC Acadia · Chevrolet Traverse
- Length200.8 in
- Height70.4 in
- Wheelbase118.9 in
- Ground clearance7.6 in
- Curb weight4,656 lb – 4,850 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Chevrolet Traverse width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: GMC Acadia is 2.9 in shorter (200.8 in vs 203.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.4 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: GMC Acadia is 0.5 in taller (70.4 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: GMC Acadia has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 9 lb heavier (4,753 lb vs 4,744 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: GMC Acadia has 0.4 in more ground clearance (7.6 in vs 7.2 in)
- Length: GMC Acadia is 2.9 in shorter (200.8 in vs 203.7 in)
- Height: GMC Acadia is 0.5 in taller (70.4 in vs 69.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.4 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.5 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Acadia is 9 lb heavier (4,753 lb vs 4,744 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageGMC Acadia — GMC Acadia is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for GMC Acadia · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Traverse — Chevrolet Traverse is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceGMC Acadia — GMC Acadia has 0.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Acadia | Chevrolet Traverse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.8 in | 203.7 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 69.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 118.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in | 7.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,753 lb | 4,744 lb | 9 lb |
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