Spec Sizes

Subaru Crosstrek vs GMC Terrain Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Subaru Crosstrek · GMC Terrain

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

Side view
  • Length176.5 in
  • Height63.6 in
  • Wheelbase104.9 in
  • Ground clearance8.7 in
  • Curb weight3,117 lb – 3,298 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.0 in
  • GMC Terrain width72.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 5.8 in shorter (176.5 in vs 182.3 in)
  • Width: Subaru Crosstrek is 1.4 in narrower (71.0 in vs 72.4 in)
  • Height: GMC Terrain is 1.8 in taller (63.6 in vs 65.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (104.9 in vs 107.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 1.3 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.4 in)
  • Curb weight: GMC Terrain is 347 lb heavier (3,208 lb vs 3,554 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Subaru Crosstrek has 1.3 in more ground clearance (8.7 in vs 7.4 in)
  2. Curb weight: GMC Terrain is 347 lb heavier (3,208 lb vs 3,554 lb)
  3. Length: Subaru Crosstrek is 5.8 in shorter (176.5 in vs 182.3 in)
  4. Height: GMC Terrain is 1.8 in taller (63.6 in vs 65.4 in)
  5. Wheelbase: GMC Terrain has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (104.9 in vs 107.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is shorter by 5.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Crosstrek · garage fit for GMC Terrain
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek is narrower by 1.4 in
  • More ground clearanceSubaru Crosstrek — Subaru Crosstrek has 1.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Crosstrek — Based on length × width (Subaru Crosstrek)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru CrosstrekGMC TerrainDifference
Length176.5 in182.3 in5.8 in
Width71.0 in72.4 in1.4 in
Height63.6 in65.4 in1.8 in
Wheelbase104.9 in107.3 in2.4 in
Ground clearance8.7 in7.4 in1.3 in
Curb weight3,208 lb3,554 lb347 lb

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