Chevrolet Cruze vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length175.3 in – 183.7 in
- Height57.4 in – 57.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Width70.5 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 3.3 in shorter (179.5 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 in narrower (70.5 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.7 in taller (57.5 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.4 in)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 3.3 in shorter (179.5 in vs 182.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.7 in taller (57.5 in vs 56.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 in narrower (70.5 in vs 70.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cruze — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cruze)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cruze | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.5 in | 182.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 70.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 56.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | — | 3,069 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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