Chevrolet Cruze vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Volkswagen Jetta
- 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 Jetta width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 5.5 in shorter (181.0 in vs 186.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.1 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.4 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Cruze has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 251 lb heavier (3,238 lb vs 2,988 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Cruze has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 251 lb heavier (3,238 lb vs 2,988 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 5.5 in shorter (181.0 in vs 186.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.4 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.1 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cruze — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cruze)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cruze | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.0 in | 186.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 105.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 5.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,238 lb | 2,988 lb | 251 lb |
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