Volkswagen Jetta vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length182.2 in – 183.3 in
- Height56.6 in – 57.2 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.2 in
- Curb weight2,939 lb – 3,177 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 3.3 in shorter (182.8 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.5 in taller (56.9 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.3 in)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 3.3 in shorter (182.8 in vs 179.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.5 in taller (56.9 in vs 57.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cruze — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cruze)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.8 in | 179.5 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 70.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 57.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 106.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,058 lb | — | — |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.2 in – 183.3 in).
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