Volkswagen Jetta vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length186.5 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,915 lb – 3,060 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 7.0 in shorter (186.5 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.3 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 62 lb heavier (2,988 lb vs 3,050 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 7.0 in shorter (186.5 in vs 179.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 62 lb heavier (2,988 lb vs 3,050 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.3 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is shorter by 7.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cruze — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cruze)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.5 in | 179.5 in | 7.0 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,988 lb | 3,050 lb | 62 lb |
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