Acura RSX vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 vs 2010 catalog dimensions. Acura RSX · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length172.2 in
- Height55.1 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in
- Curb weight2,694 lb – 2,767 lb
- Width67.9 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RSX is 8.2 in shorter (172.2 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.2 in taller (55.1 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 93 lb heavier (2,731 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Acura RSX is 8.2 in shorter (172.2 in vs 180.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 93 lb heavier (2,731 lb vs 2,824 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.2 in taller (55.1 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 103.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RSX — Acura RSX is shorter by 8.2 in Check garage fit for Acura RSX · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura RSX — Based on length × width (Acura RSX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura RSX | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.2 in | 180.4 in | 8.2 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 67.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 56.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 103.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,731 lb | 2,824 lb | 93 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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