Chevrolet Cruze vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Volkswagen Golf
- 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
- Volkswagen Golf width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 11.9 in shorter (179.5 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.3 in narrower (70.5 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.7 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.8 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 87 lb heavier (3,050 lb vs 2,963 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 11.9 in shorter (179.5 in vs 167.6 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 87 lb heavier (3,050 lb vs 2,963 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.7 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.3 in narrower (70.5 in vs 70.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 11.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cruze | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.5 in | 167.6 in | 11.9 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 70.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 58.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,050 lb | 2,963 lb | 87 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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