Chevrolet Cruze vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Honda Civic

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

Side view
  • Length181.0 in
  • Height58.1 in
  • Wheelbase105.7 in
  • Ground clearance5.8 in – 6.4 in
  • Curb weight3,005 lb – 3,471 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.7 in
  • Honda Civic width70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 3.0 in shorter (181.0 in vs 184.0 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.9 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 2.4 in taller (58.1 in vs 55.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 107.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 261 lb heavier (3,238 lb vs 2,977 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 261 lb heavier (3,238 lb vs 2,977 lb)
  2. Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 2.4 in taller (58.1 in vs 55.7 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 107.7 in)
  4. Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 3.0 in shorter (181.0 in vs 184.0 in)
  5. Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Honda Civic
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is narrower by 0.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cruze — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cruze)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet CruzeHonda CivicDifference
Length181.0 in184.0 in3.0 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in0.2 in
Height58.1 in55.7 in2.4 in
Wheelbase105.7 in107.7 in2.0 in
Ground clearance6.1 in——
Curb weight3,238 lb2,977 lb261 lb

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