Volkswagen Jetta vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length182.2 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,161 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.2 in shorter (182.2 in vs 181.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.9 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 256 lb heavier (2,983 lb vs 3,238 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 256 lb heavier (2,983 lb vs 3,238 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.9 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 105.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.7 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.2 in shorter (182.2 in vs 181.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is shorter by 1.2 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
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.2 in | 181.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 70.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 58.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 105.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,983 lb | 3,238 lb | 256 lb |
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