Volkswagen Atlas vs Chevrolet Traverse Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Atlas · Chevrolet Traverse
- Length200.7 in
- Height70.1 in – 70.4 in
- Wheelbase117.3 in
- Curb weight4,262 lb – 4,605 lb
- Width78.3 in
- Chevrolet Traverse width78.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 5.2 in shorter (200.7 in vs 205.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.3 in narrower (78.3 in vs 78.6 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.5 in taller (70.3 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 120.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Atlas is 124 lb heavier (4,434 lb vs 4,310 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Traverse has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (117.3 in vs 120.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Atlas is 124 lb heavier (4,434 lb vs 4,310 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Atlas is 5.2 in shorter (200.7 in vs 205.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Traverse is 0.5 in taller (70.3 in vs 70.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Atlas is 0.3 in narrower (78.3 in vs 78.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is shorter by 5.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Atlas · garage fit for Chevrolet Traverse
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Atlas — Volkswagen Atlas is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Atlas — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Atlas)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Atlas | Chevrolet Traverse | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 200.7 in | 205.9 in | 5.2 in |
| Width | 78.3 in | 78.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 70.3 in | 70.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.3 in | 120.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 4,434 lb | 4,310 lb | 124 lb |
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