Audi A3 vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length175.0 in
- Height55.8 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,175 lb – 3,362 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 6.0 in shorter (175.0 in vs 181.0 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 2.3 in taller (55.8 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 105.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 6.1 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 31 lb heavier (3,269 lb vs 3,238 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 2.3 in taller (55.8 in vs 58.1 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 6.0 in shorter (175.0 in vs 181.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Audi A3 has 0.2 in more ground clearance (6.3 in vs 6.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 31 lb heavier (3,269 lb vs 3,238 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Audi A3 · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- More ground clearanceAudi A3 — Audi A3 has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi A3 — Based on length × width (Audi A3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 181.0 in | 6.0 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 58.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 105.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 6.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,269 lb | 3,238 lb | 31 lb |
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