Subaru Ascent vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Subaru Ascent · Chevrolet Traverse

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

Side view
  • Length196.8 in
  • Height71.6 in
  • Wheelbase113.8 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in
  • Curb weight4,430 lb – 4,603 lb
Front / width
  • Width76.0 in
  • Chevrolet Traverse width78.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Ascent is 7.5 in shorter (196.8 in vs 204.3 in)
  • Width: Subaru Ascent is 2.6 in narrower (76.0 in vs 78.6 in)
  • Height: Subaru Ascent is 0.9 in taller (71.6 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 120.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 155 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 4,362 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 7.1 in longer wheelbase (113.8 in vs 120.9 in)
  2. Length: Subaru Ascent is 7.5 in shorter (196.8 in vs 204.3 in)
  3. Curb weight: Subaru Ascent is 155 lb heavier (4,517 lb vs 4,362 lb)
  4. Width: Subaru Ascent is 2.6 in narrower (76.0 in vs 78.6 in)
  5. Height: Subaru Ascent is 0.9 in taller (71.6 in vs 70.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru AscentSubaru Ascent is shorter by 7.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru Ascent · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru AscentSubaru Ascent is narrower by 2.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru AscentBased on length × width (Subaru Ascent)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru AscentChevrolet TraverseDifference
Length196.8 in204.3 in7.5 in
Width76.0 in78.6 in2.6 in
Height71.6 in70.7 in0.9 in
Wheelbase113.8 in120.9 in7.1 in
Ground clearance8.7 in
Curb weight4,517 lb4,362 lb155 lb

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