Spec Sizes

GMC Terrain vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. GMC Terrain · Chevrolet Traverse

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

Side view
  • Length185.5 in
  • Height66.3 in
  • Wheelbase112.5 in
  • Ground clearance6.9 in
  • Curb weight3,792 lb – 4,068 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.8 in
  • Chevrolet Traverse width78.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: GMC Terrain is 18.2 in shorter (185.5 in vs 203.7 in)
  • Width: GMC Terrain is 5.7 in narrower (72.8 in vs 78.5 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 3.6 in taller (66.3 in vs 69.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 118.9 in)
  • Ground clearance: Chevrolet Traverse has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 7.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 814 lb heavier (3,930 lb vs 4,744 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 814 lb heavier (3,930 lb vs 4,744 lb)
  2. Length: GMC Terrain is 18.2 in shorter (185.5 in vs 203.7 in)
  3. Width: GMC Terrain is 5.7 in narrower (72.8 in vs 78.5 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 118.9 in)
  5. Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 3.6 in taller (66.3 in vs 69.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageGMC Terrain — GMC Terrain is shorter by 18.2 in Check garage fit for GMC Terrain · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
  • Narrower for tight parkingGMC Terrain — GMC Terrain is narrower by 5.7 in
  • More ground clearanceChevrolet Traverse — Chevrolet Traverse has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintGMC Terrain — Based on length × width (GMC Terrain)

Dimension comparison

SpecGMC TerrainChevrolet TraverseDifference
Length185.5 in203.7 in18.2 in
Width72.8 in78.5 in5.7 in
Height66.3 in69.9 in3.6 in
Wheelbase112.5 in118.9 in6.4 in
Ground clearance6.9 in7.2 in0.3 in
Curb weight3,930 lb4,744 lb814 lb

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