Acura RSX vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Acura RSX · Chevrolet Cruze

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

Side view
  • Length172.4 in
  • Height54.9 in
  • Wheelbase101.2 in
  • Curb weight2,734 lb – 2,840 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.9 in
  • Chevrolet Cruze width70.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RSX is 7.1 in shorter (172.4 in vs 179.5 in)
  • Width: Acura RSX is 2.6 in narrower (67.9 in vs 70.5 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 2.6 in taller (54.9 in vs 57.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 263 lb heavier (2,787 lb vs 3,050 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 263 lb heavier (2,787 lb vs 3,050 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 106.3 in)
  3. Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 2.6 in taller (54.9 in vs 57.5 in)
  4. Length: Acura RSX is 7.1 in shorter (172.4 in vs 179.5 in)
  5. Width: Acura RSX is 2.6 in narrower (67.9 in vs 70.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RSXAcura RSX is shorter by 7.1 in Check garage fit for Acura RSX · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura RSXAcura RSX is narrower by 2.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura RSXBased on length × width (Acura RSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RSXChevrolet CruzeDifference
Length172.4 in179.5 in7.1 in
Width67.9 in70.5 in2.6 in
Height54.9 in57.5 in2.6 in
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in5.1 in
Curb weight2,787 lb3,050 lb263 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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