Subaru WRX vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length180.9 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Width70.7 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru WRX is 2.8 in shorter (180.9 in vs 183.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 0.7 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Subaru WRX is 2.8 in shorter (180.9 in vs 183.7 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 0.7 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru WRX — Based on length × width (Subaru WRX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru WRX | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 183.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | — | — |
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