Subaru Impreza vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length173.8 in – 180.3 in
- Height57.7 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in – 104.1 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,910 lb – 3,241 lb
- Width68.5 in – 70.7 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.9 in shorter (177.1 in vs 181.0 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.1 in narrower (69.6 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 2.0 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 8 lb heavier (3,076 lb vs 3,083 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.9 in shorter (177.1 in vs 181.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 105.7 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.1 in narrower (69.6 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.1 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 8 lb heavier (3,076 lb vs 3,083 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 181.0 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 69.6 in | 70.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 58.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 105.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,076 lb | 3,083 lb | 8 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 173.8 in – 180.3 in).
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