Toyota Highlander vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Chevrolet Traverse
- Length191.1 in
- Height68.1 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,134 lb – 4,508 lb
- Width75.8 in
- Chevrolet Traverse width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 12.6 in shorter (191.1 in vs 203.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 2.7 in narrower (75.8 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 1.8 in taller (68.1 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 9.1 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 118.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 423 lb heavier (4,321 lb vs 4,744 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 0.8 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 7.2 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Traverse is 423 lb heavier (4,321 lb vs 4,744 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 9.1 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 118.9 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 12.6 in shorter (191.1 in vs 203.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 2.7 in narrower (75.8 in vs 78.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 12.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 2.7 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander has 0.8 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Chevrolet Traverse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 191.1 in | 203.7 in | 12.6 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 78.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 69.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 118.9 in | 9.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 7.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb weight | 4,321 lb | 4,744 lb | 423 lb |
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