Honda Civic Type R vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic Type R · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length179.4 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight3,117 lb
- Width73.9 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 0.1 in shorter (179.4 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 3.4 in narrower (73.9 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 3.4 in narrower (73.9 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.5 in)
- Length: Honda Civic Type R is 0.1 in shorter (179.4 in vs 179.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic Type R — Honda Civic Type R is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic Type R · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is narrower by 3.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cruze — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cruze)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic Type R | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.4 in | 179.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 73.9 in | 70.5 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,117 lb | — | — |
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