Chevrolet Cruze vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Volkswagen Golf
- Length183.7 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Width70.5 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.5 in – 70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 16.2 in shorter (183.7 in vs 167.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 in narrower (70.5 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 in taller (57.4 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.8 in)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 16.2 in shorter (183.7 in vs 167.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 in taller (57.4 in vs 57.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 in narrower (70.5 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 16.2 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cruze | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.7 in | 167.5 in | 16.2 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 70.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 57.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | — | 2,962 lb | — |
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