Toyota Corolla vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length182.6 in – 183.1 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in – 6.0 in
- Curb weight2,800 lb – 2,875 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in shorter (182.8 in vs 183.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.6 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.1 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.6 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.5 in)
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in shorter (182.8 in vs 183.7 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.1 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.8 in | 183.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,838 lb | — | — |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.6 in – 183.1 in).
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