Volkswagen Jetta vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length179.4 in – 182.2 in
- Height57.2 in – 59.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in – 104.4 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,283 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.1 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.2 in shorter (180.8 in vs 181.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in taller (58.2 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 40 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 3,083 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 40 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 3,083 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in taller (58.2 in vs 58.1 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.2 in shorter (180.8 in vs 181.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 0.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.8 in | 181.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 70.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 105.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,044 lb | 3,083 lb | 40 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.4 in – 182.2 in).
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