Chevrolet Cruze vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length181.0 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Curb weight3,102 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in – 70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.2 in shorter (181.0 in vs 180.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 59 lb heavier (3,102 lb vs 3,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 59 lb heavier (3,102 lb vs 3,044 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in taller (58.1 in vs 58.2 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.2 in shorter (181.0 in vs 180.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cruze | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.0 in | 180.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 58.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 103.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,102 lb | 3,044 lb | 59 lb |
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