Hyundai Accent vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Accent · Chevrolet Cruze

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

Side view
  • Length159.3 in – 168.5 in
  • Height57.9 in
  • Wheelbase98.4 in
  • Ground clearance5.5 in
  • Curb weight2,365 lb – 2,496 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.7 in
  • Chevrolet Cruze width70.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Accent is 17.1 in shorter (163.9 in vs 181.0 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Accent is 4.0 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.7 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.1 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 672 lb heavier (2,431 lb vs 3,102 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 672 lb heavier (2,431 lb vs 3,102 lb)
  2. Length: Hyundai Accent is 17.1 in shorter (163.9 in vs 181.0 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 7.3 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 105.7 in)
  4. Width: Hyundai Accent is 4.0 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.7 in)
  5. Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai AccentHyundai Accent is shorter by 17.1 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Accent · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai AccentHyundai Accent is narrower by 4.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai AccentBased on length × width (Hyundai Accent)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai AccentChevrolet CruzeDifference
Length163.9 in181.0 in17.1 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in4.0 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in0.2 in
Wheelbase98.4 in105.7 in7.3 in
Ground clearance5.5 in
Curb weight2,431 lb3,102 lb672 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 159.3 in – 168.5 in).

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