Chevrolet Cruze vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2023 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Hyundai Elantra
- Length183.7 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Width70.5 in
- Hyundai Elantra width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.4 in shorter (183.7 in vs 184.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.4 in narrower (70.5 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.7 in taller (57.4 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.1 in)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.7 in taller (57.4 in vs 55.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.4 in narrower (70.5 in vs 71.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 107.1 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.4 in shorter (183.7 in vs 184.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cruze — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cruze)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cruze | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.7 in | 184.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 71.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 55.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 107.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | — | 2,944 lb | — |
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