Subaru WRX vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length180.9 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Curb weight3,269 lb – 3,351 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru WRX is 0.1 in shorter (180.9 in vs 181.0 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Cruze has 1.2 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 6.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 72 lb heavier (3,310 lb vs 3,238 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Cruze has 1.2 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 6.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 72 lb heavier (3,310 lb vs 3,238 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Length: Subaru WRX is 0.1 in shorter (180.9 in vs 181.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze has 1.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru WRX | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 181.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 58.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 105.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 6.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,310 lb | 3,238 lb | 72 lb |
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