Tesla Model 3 vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Tesla Model 3 · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length184.8 in
- Height56.4 in – 56.8 in
- Wheelbase113.2 in
- Curb weight3,648 lb – 4,250 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 5.3 in shorter (184.8 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 2.3 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.0 in taller (56.6 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model 3 has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (113.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model 3 is 900 lb heavier (3,949 lb vs 3,050 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Tesla Model 3 is 900 lb heavier (3,949 lb vs 3,050 lb)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model 3 has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (113.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 2.3 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.5 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 5.3 in shorter (184.8 in vs 179.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.0 in taller (56.6 in vs 57.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for Tesla Model 3 · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cruze — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cruze)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Tesla Model 3 | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.8 in | 179.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 70.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 57.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 106.3 in | 6.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,949 lb | 3,050 lb | 900 lb |
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