Chevrolet Cruze vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Hyundai Elantra
- Length181.0 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Curb weight3,011 lb – 3,155 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Hyundai Elantra width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.5 in shorter (181.0 in vs 178.5 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.6 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 314 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 2,769 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 314 lb heavier (3,083 lb vs 2,769 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.6 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.5 in shorter (181.0 in vs 178.5 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cruze | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.0 in | 178.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 56.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,083 lb | 2,769 lb | 314 lb |
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