Spec Sizes

GMC Terrain vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. GMC Terrain · Chevrolet Traverse

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

Side view
  • Length185.3 in
  • Height66.3 in
  • Wheelbase112.5 in
  • Curb weight3,853 lb – 4,049 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.8 in
  • Chevrolet Traverse width78.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: GMC Terrain is 19.7 in shorter (185.3 in vs 205.0 in)
  • Width: GMC Terrain is 5.6 in narrower (72.8 in vs 78.4 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 4.1 in taller (66.3 in vs 70.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 118.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 977 lb heavier (3,951 lb vs 4,928 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 977 lb heavier (3,951 lb vs 4,928 lb)
  2. Length: GMC Terrain is 19.7 in shorter (185.3 in vs 205.0 in)
  3. Width: GMC Terrain is 5.6 in narrower (72.8 in vs 78.4 in)
  4. Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 4.1 in taller (66.3 in vs 70.4 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 118.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageGMC Terrain — GMC Terrain is shorter by 19.7 in Check garage fit for GMC Terrain · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
  • Narrower for tight parkingGMC Terrain — GMC Terrain is narrower by 5.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintGMC Terrain — Based on length × width (GMC Terrain)

Dimension comparison

SpecGMC TerrainChevrolet TraverseDifference
Length185.3 in205.0 in19.7 in
Width72.8 in78.4 in5.6 in
Height66.3 in70.4 in4.1 in
Wheelbase112.5 in118.9 in6.4 in
Curb weight3,951 lb4,928 lb977 lb

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