Chevrolet Cruze vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Volkswagen Golf
- Length181.0 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance5.8 in – 6.4 in
- Curb weight3,005 lb – 3,471 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.5 in – 70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 13.5 in shorter (181.0 in vs 167.5 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.9 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Cruze has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 248 lb heavier (3,238 lb vs 2,991 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Cruze has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 248 lb heavier (3,238 lb vs 2,991 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 13.5 in shorter (181.0 in vs 167.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.9 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 13.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cruze | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.0 in | 167.5 in | 13.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 103.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 5.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,238 lb | 2,991 lb | 248 lb |
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