Honda Civic vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length175.5 in – 177.3 in
- Height55.0 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase103.2 in – 105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,597 lb – 2,895 lb
- Width69.0 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 4.6 in shorter (176.4 in vs 181.0 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.7 in narrower (69.0 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 2.4 in taller (55.8 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 337 lb heavier (2,746 lb vs 3,083 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 337 lb heavier (2,746 lb vs 3,083 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 2.4 in taller (55.8 in vs 58.1 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 4.6 in shorter (176.4 in vs 181.0 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.7 in narrower (69.0 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 105.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 181.0 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 70.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 58.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in | 105.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,746 lb | 3,083 lb | 337 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.5 in – 177.3 in).
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