GMC Terrain vs BMW X1 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. GMC Terrain · BMW X1
- Length185.5 in
- Height66.3 in
- Wheelbase112.5 in
- Ground clearance6.9 in
- Curb weight3,792 lb – 4,068 lb
- Width72.8 in
- BMW X1 width71.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: BMW X1 is 10.7 in shorter (185.5 in vs 174.8 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 1.1 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.7 in)
- Height: GMC Terrain is 2.8 in taller (66.3 in vs 63.5 in)
- Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 105.1 in)
- Ground clearance: BMW X1 has 0.1 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.0 in)
- Curb weight: GMC Terrain is 281 lb heavier (3,930 lb vs 3,649 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: GMC Terrain is 281 lb heavier (3,930 lb vs 3,649 lb)
- Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 105.1 in)
- Length: BMW X1 is 10.7 in shorter (185.5 in vs 174.8 in)
- Height: GMC Terrain is 2.8 in taller (66.3 in vs 63.5 in)
- Width: BMW X1 is 1.1 in narrower (72.8 in vs 71.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageBMW X1 — BMW X1 is shorter by 10.7 in Check garage fit for GMC Terrain · garage fit for BMW X1
- Narrower for tight parkingBMW X1 — BMW X1 is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceBMW X1 — BMW X1 has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintBMW X1 — Based on length × width (BMW X1)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | GMC Terrain | BMW X1 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.5 in | 174.8 in | 10.7 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 71.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 63.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 105.1 in | 7.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 7.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,930 lb | 3,649 lb | 281 lb |
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