Volkswagen Golf vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length167.5 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight2,901 lb – 3,023 lb
- Width70.5 in – 70.8 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 16.2 in shorter (167.5 in vs 183.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 106.3 in)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 16.2 in shorter (167.5 in vs 183.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 in taller (57.2 in vs 57.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 16.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 167.5 in | 183.7 in | 16.2 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 106.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,962 lb | — | — |
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