Volkswagen Atlas vs Chevrolet Tahoe Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Atlas · Chevrolet Tahoe
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase117.3 in
- Curb weight4,222 lb – 4,502 lb
- Width78.3 in
- Chevrolet Tahoe width80.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 5.7 in shorter (198.3 in vs 204.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 2.2 in narrower (78.3 in vs 80.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 4.4 in taller (70.0 in vs 74.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 116.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1,117 lb heavier (4,362 lb vs 5,479 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Tahoe is 1,117 lb heavier (4,362 lb vs 5,479 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Tahoe is 4.4 in taller (70.0 in vs 74.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 5.7 in shorter (198.3 in vs 204.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 2.2 in narrower (78.3 in vs 80.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Atlas has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 116.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is shorter by 5.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas · garage fit for Chevrolet Tahoe
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Atlas — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Atlas)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Atlas | Chevrolet Tahoe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 204.0 in | 5.7 in |
| Width | 78.3 in | 80.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 74.4 in | 4.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.3 in | 116.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,362 lb | 5,479 lb | 1,117 lb |
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