Subaru WRX vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length180.9 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Curb weight3,272 lb – 3,340 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.4 in shorter (180.9 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 0.6 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 257 lb heavier (3,306 lb vs 3,050 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 257 lb heavier (3,306 lb vs 3,050 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 0.6 in taller (58.1 in vs 57.5 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.4 in shorter (180.9 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is shorter by 1.4 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 footprintChevrolet Cruze — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cruze)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru WRX | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 179.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 57.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,306 lb | 3,050 lb | 257 lb |
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