Honda Civic Type R vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic Type R · Chevrolet Cruze

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length179.4 in
  • Height56.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,117 lb
Front / width
  • 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
  • Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 68 lb heavier (3,117 lb vs 3,050 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 3.4 in narrower (73.9 in vs 70.5 in)
  2. Curb weight: Honda Civic Type R is 68 lb heavier (3,117 lb vs 3,050 lb)
  3. Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.5 in)
  4. 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 RHonda 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 CruzeChevrolet Cruze is narrower by 3.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet CruzeBased on length × width (Chevrolet Cruze)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda Civic Type RChevrolet CruzeDifference
Length179.4 in179.5 in0.1 in
Width73.9 in70.5 in3.4 in
Height56.5 in57.5 in1.0 in
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in0.0 in
Curb weight3,117 lb3,050 lb68 lb

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