Hyundai Elantra vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length179.1 in
- Height56.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,773 lb – 2,890 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 4.6 in shorter (179.1 in vs 183.7 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.1 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 4.6 in shorter (179.1 in vs 183.7 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.1 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.6 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 183.7 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,832 lb | — | — |
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