Chevrolet Cruze Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The 2019 Chevrolet Cruze, the latest model year on record, is 179.5″ long, 70.9″ wide and 57.9″ tall on a 106.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,824 lb. At 15 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Chevrolet Cruze generation, measured

The biggest change came in 2016: the new car was 2.4″ longer and 346 lb lighter than the 2011–2015 one.

FIG.01·Chevrolet Cruze dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
2011–2015	181.5″	70.9″	58.3″	105.5″	3,102 lb
2016–2019	183.9″	70.9″	57.5″	106.3″	2,756 lb

ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Cruze year by year

FIG.02·Chevrolet Cruze dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2019	179.5″	70.9″	106.3″	2,824 lb	2
2018	179.5″	70.9″	106.3″	2,824 lb	2
2017	179.5″	70.9″	106.3″	2,824 lb	2
2016	183.9″	70.9″	106.3″	2,756 lb	1
2015	181.1″	70.9″	105.5″	3,278 lb	2
2014	181.5″	70.9″	105.5″	3,289 lb	2
2013	181.5″	70.9″	105.5″	3,102 lb	1
2012	181.5″	70.9″	105.5″	3,102 lb	1
2011	181.5″	70.9″	105.5″	3,102 lb	1

ROWS 9·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Cruze on the used market

In 2,149 Cruze listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2011–2015 car is the most common: 1,463 of them (68%), at an average asking price of $4,637. ForCar visitors have decoded 159 Cruze VINs; the most checked model years are 2014, 2015 and 2017.

FIG.05·Chevrolet Cruze generations on the used market
Generation	Listings	Share	Average asking price	Average mileage
2016–2019	683	32%	$6,942	114,208 mi
2011–2015	1,463	68%	$4,637	133,464 mi

ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Cruze fit

FIG.02·Chevrolet Cruze — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	15 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	15 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	5.9 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 1,013 cars within 10″ of its length, the Cruze is lighter than 82%.

FIG.03·Chevrolet Cruze against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical of 1,013 cars within 10″ of its length	Difference
Width	70.9″	71.3″	−0.4″
Wheelbase	106.3″	105.5″	+0.8″
Curb weight	2,824 lb	3,428 lb	−604 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Cruze against its rivals

Next to the Dodge Dart, the Cruze is the shortest and the lightest of the two.

FIG.04·Chevrolet Cruze against its rivals
Model	Model year	Length	Width	Curb weight
Chevrolet Cruze (this car)	2019	179.5″	70.9″	2,824 lb
Dodge Dart	2017	184.3″	72″	3,172 lb

ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Cruze bigger than the 2018?

No. The 2019 and 2018 Cruze are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Cruze or the Dodge Dart?

The 2017 Dodge Dart is 4.8″ longer and 348 lb heavier than the 2019 Cruze.

How much does a used Cruze cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $4,637 for the 2011–2015 car to $6,942 for the 2016–2019 one, across 2,149 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 9 Cruze model years, 2011 to 2019. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.

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