Volkswagen Golf vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length167.6 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,945 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 11.9 in shorter (167.6 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.3 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.7 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 105 lb heavier (2,945 lb vs 3,050 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 11.9 in shorter (167.6 in vs 179.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 105 lb heavier (2,945 lb vs 3,050 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.7 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.3 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 11.9 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.6 in | 179.5 in | 11.9 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 106.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,945 lb | 3,050 lb | 105 lb |
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