Spec Sizes

Chevrolet Cruze vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Subaru Impreza

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
  • Subaru Impreza width68.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.8 in shorter (181.0 in vs 177.3 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 2.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 68.5 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.4 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 104.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Chevrolet Cruze has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 195 lb heavier (3,238 lb vs 3,043 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 195 lb heavier (3,238 lb vs 3,043 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Chevrolet Cruze has 0.3 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.8 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Impreza is 2.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 68.5 in)
  4. Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.8 in shorter (181.0 in vs 177.3 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 104.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 2.2 in
  • More ground clearanceChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet CruzeSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length181.0 in177.3 in3.8 in
Width70.7 in68.5 in2.2 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in0.4 in
Wheelbase105.7 in104.1 in1.6 in
Ground clearance6.1 in5.8 in0.3 in
Curb weight3,238 lb3,043 lb195 lb

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