Kia Sorento vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Kia Sorento · Chevrolet Traverse

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

Side view
  • Length183.5 in – 183.9 in
  • Height66.9 in – 67.3 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance7.3 in
  • Curb weight3,845 lb – 4,131 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.2 in
  • Chevrolet Traverse width78.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Sorento is 20.0 in shorter (183.7 in vs 203.7 in)
  • Width: Kia Sorento is 4.3 in narrower (74.2 in vs 78.5 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 2.8 in taller (67.1 in vs 69.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 12.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 118.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 756 lb heavier (3,988 lb vs 4,744 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 756 lb heavier (3,988 lb vs 4,744 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 12.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 118.9 in)
  3. Length: Kia Sorento is 20.0 in shorter (183.7 in vs 203.7 in)
  4. Width: Kia Sorento is 4.3 in narrower (74.2 in vs 78.5 in)
  5. Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 2.8 in taller (67.1 in vs 69.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia SorentoKia Sorento is shorter by 20.0 in Check garage fit for Kia Sorento · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia SorentoKia Sorento is narrower by 4.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia SorentoBased on length × width (Kia Sorento)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia SorentoChevrolet TraverseDifference
Length183.7 in203.7 in20.0 in
Width74.2 in78.5 in4.3 in
Height67.1 in69.9 in2.8 in
Wheelbase106.3 in118.9 in12.6 in
Ground clearance7.3 in
Curb weight3,988 lb4,744 lb756 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 183.5 in – 183.9 in).

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