Hyundai Elantra vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length184.1 in
- Height55.7 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Curb weight2,868 lb – 3,020 lb
- Width71.9 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 4.6 in shorter (184.1 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.4 in narrower (71.9 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.8 in taller (55.7 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 106 lb heavier (2,944 lb vs 3,050 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 106 lb heavier (2,944 lb vs 3,050 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.8 in taller (55.7 in vs 57.5 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 4.6 in shorter (184.1 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.4 in narrower (71.9 in vs 70.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cruze — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cruze)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.1 in | 179.5 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 70.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 57.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 106.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,944 lb | 3,050 lb | 106 lb |
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