Spec Sizes

GMC Terrain vs Subaru Crosstrek Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. GMC Terrain · Subaru Crosstrek

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
  • Subaru Crosstrek width70.1 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 10.3 in shorter (185.5 in vs 175.2 in)
  • Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 2.7 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.1 in)
  • Height: GMC Terrain is 2.7 in taller (66.3 in vs 63.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 8.8 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 103.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 1.8 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.7 in)
  • Curb weight: GMC Terrain is 821 lb heavier (3,930 lb vs 3,109 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: GMC Terrain is 821 lb heavier (3,930 lb vs 3,109 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 1.8 in more ground clearance (6.9 in vs 8.7 in)
  3. Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 8.8 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 103.7 in)
  4. Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 10.3 in shorter (185.5 in vs 175.2 in)
  5. Height: GMC Terrain is 2.7 in taller (66.3 in vs 63.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is shorter by 10.3 in Check garage fit for GMC Terrain · garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is narrower by 2.7 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek has 1.8 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Crosstrek — Based on length × width (Subaru Crosstrek)

Dimension comparison

SpecGMC TerrainSubaru CrosstrekDifference
Length185.5 in175.2 in10.3 in
Width72.8 in70.1 in2.7 in
Height66.3 in63.6 in2.7 in
Wheelbase112.5 in103.7 in8.8 in
Ground clearance6.9 in8.7 in1.8 in
Curb weight3,930 lb3,109 lb821 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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