Hyundai Elantra vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length178.7 in – 179.1 in
- Height56.3 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,773 lb – 2,890 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.1 in shorter (178.9 in vs 181.0 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.7 in taller (56.4 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Cruze has 1.1 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 6.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 407 lb heavier (2,832 lb vs 3,238 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Cruze has 1.1 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 6.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 407 lb heavier (2,832 lb vs 3,238 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.7 in taller (56.4 in vs 58.1 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.1 in shorter (178.9 in vs 181.0 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.8 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze has 1.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.9 in | 181.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 58.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 6.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,832 lb | 3,238 lb | 407 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 178.7 in – 179.1 in).
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