Honda Civic vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Chevrolet Cruze

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

Side view
  • Length177.9 in – 179.4 in
  • Height55.0 in – 56.5 in
  • Wheelbase103.2 in – 105.1 in
  • Ground clearance5.7 in – 5.9 in
  • Curb weight2,749 lb – 2,921 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.0 in
  • Chevrolet Cruze width70.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Civic is 0.8 in shorter (178.7 in vs 179.5 in)
  • Width: Honda Civic is 1.5 in narrower (69.0 in vs 70.5 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.8 in taller (55.8 in vs 57.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 215 lb heavier (2,835 lb vs 3,050 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 215 lb heavier (2,835 lb vs 3,050 lb)
  2. Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.8 in taller (55.8 in vs 57.5 in)
  3. Width: Honda Civic is 1.5 in narrower (69.0 in vs 70.5 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 106.3 in)
  5. Length: Honda Civic is 0.8 in shorter (178.7 in vs 179.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 1.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda CivicChevrolet CruzeDifference
Length178.7 in179.5 in0.8 in
Width69.0 in70.5 in1.5 in
Height55.8 in57.5 in1.8 in
Wheelbase104.2 in106.3 in2.1 in
Ground clearance5.8 in——
Curb weight2,835 lb3,050 lb215 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.9 in – 179.4 in).

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