Toyota Corolla vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length179.3 in – 180.0 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,734 lb – 2,800 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 1.3 in shorter (179.7 in vs 181.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 316 lb heavier (2,767 lb vs 3,083 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 316 lb heavier (2,767 lb vs 3,083 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 105.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.3 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 1.3 in shorter (179.7 in vs 181.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 58.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.7 in | 181.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 70.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 58.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 105.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,767 lb | 3,083 lb | 316 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.3 in – 180.0 in).
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