Dodge Neon vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Dodge Neon · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length171.8 in
- Height54.8 in
- Wheelbase104.0 in
- Curb weight2,389 lb – 2,399 lb
- Width67.5 in – 67.6 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Neon is 7.7 in shorter (171.8 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Dodge Neon is 3.0 in narrower (67.5 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 2.8 in taller (54.8 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (104.0 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 656 lb heavier (2,394 lb vs 3,050 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 656 lb heavier (2,394 lb vs 3,050 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 2.8 in taller (54.8 in vs 57.5 in)
- Length: Dodge Neon is 7.7 in shorter (171.8 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Dodge Neon is 3.0 in narrower (67.5 in vs 70.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (104.0 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Neon — Dodge Neon is shorter by 7.7 in Check garage fit for Dodge Neon · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingDodge Neon — Dodge Neon is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintDodge Neon — Based on length × width (Dodge Neon)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Neon | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.8 in | 179.5 in | 7.7 in |
| Width | 67.5 in | 70.5 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 54.8 in | 57.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.0 in | 106.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,394 lb | 3,050 lb | 656 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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