GMC Terrain vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. GMC Terrain · Chevrolet Traverse

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

Side view
  • Length182.3 in
  • Height65.4 in
  • Wheelbase107.3 in
  • Ground clearance6.9 in – 7.9 in
  • Curb weight3,449 lb – 3,801 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.4 in
  • Chevrolet Traverse width78.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: GMC Terrain is 22.0 in shorter (182.3 in vs 204.3 in)
  • Width: GMC Terrain is 6.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 78.6 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 5.3 in taller (65.4 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 13.6 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 120.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 737 lb heavier (3,625 lb vs 4,362 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 737 lb heavier (3,625 lb vs 4,362 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 13.6 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 120.9 in)
  3. Length: GMC Terrain is 22.0 in shorter (182.3 in vs 204.3 in)
  4. Width: GMC Terrain is 6.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 78.6 in)
  5. Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 5.3 in taller (65.4 in vs 70.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageGMC TerrainGMC Terrain is shorter by 22.0 in Check garage fit for GMC Terrain · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
  • Narrower for tight parkingGMC TerrainGMC Terrain is narrower by 6.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintGMC TerrainBased on length × width (GMC Terrain)

Dimension comparison

SpecGMC TerrainChevrolet TraverseDifference
Length182.3 in204.3 in22.0 in
Width72.4 in78.6 in6.2 in
Height65.4 in70.7 in5.3 in
Wheelbase107.3 in120.9 in13.6 in
Ground clearance7.4 in
Curb weight3,625 lb4,362 lb737 lb

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