Hyundai Elantra vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length181.9 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Curb weight2,822 lb – 3,064 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 2.4 in shorter (181.9 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.4 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 107 lb heavier (2,943 lb vs 3,050 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 107 lb heavier (2,943 lb vs 3,050 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.5 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 2.4 in shorter (181.9 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.4 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cruze — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cruze)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.9 in | 179.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,943 lb | 3,050 lb | 107 lb |
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