Chevrolet Cruze vs Subaru WRX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Subaru WRX
- Length175.3 in – 183.7 in
- Height57.4 in – 57.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,870 lb – 3,229 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Subaru WRX width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 4.3 in shorter (179.5 in vs 183.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.4 in narrower (70.5 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 0.3 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.2 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 366 lb heavier (3,050 lb vs 3,416 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 366 lb heavier (3,050 lb vs 3,416 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 4.3 in shorter (179.5 in vs 183.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.4 in narrower (70.5 in vs 71.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.2 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 0.3 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Subaru WRX
- 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 | Subaru WRX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.5 in | 183.8 in | 4.3 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 71.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,050 lb | 3,416 lb | 366 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.3 in – 183.7 in).
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