Chevrolet Cruze vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Volkswagen Golf
- Length181.0 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in
- Curb weight3,005 lb – 3,471 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 15.6 in shorter (181.0 in vs 165.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 150 lb heavier (3,238 lb vs 3,088 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 15.6 in shorter (181.0 in vs 165.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 150 lb heavier (3,238 lb vs 3,088 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 4.2 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 101.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 15.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cruze | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.0 in | 165.4 in | 15.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 58.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 101.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,238 lb | 3,088 lb | 150 lb |
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