Kia Carnival vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Kia Carnival · Chevrolet Traverse
- Length203.0 in
- Height68.5 in – 69.9 in
- Wheelbase121.7 in
- Ground clearance6.8 in
- Curb weight4,376 lb – 4,727 lb
- Width78.5 in
- Chevrolet Traverse width78.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Carnival is 2.9 in shorter (203.0 in vs 205.9 in)
- Width: Kia Carnival is 0.1 in narrower (78.5 in vs 78.6 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 1.5 in taller (69.2 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (121.7 in vs 120.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Traverse has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Carnival is 242 lb heavier (4,552 lb vs 4,310 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Traverse has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.8 in vs 7.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Carnival is 242 lb heavier (4,552 lb vs 4,310 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 1.5 in taller (69.2 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Kia Carnival is 2.9 in shorter (203.0 in vs 205.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Carnival has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (121.7 in vs 120.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Carnival — Kia Carnival is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Kia Carnival · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Carnival — Kia Carnival is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Traverse — Chevrolet Traverse has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Carnival — Based on length × width (Kia Carnival)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Carnival | Chevrolet Traverse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 203.0 in | 205.9 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 78.5 in | 78.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 69.2 in | 70.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 120.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 7.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,552 lb | 4,310 lb | 242 lb |
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