Audi A3 vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2010 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length176.9 in
- Height56.2 in
- Wheelbase103.5 in
- Curb weight3,329 lb – 3,494 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 3.5 in shorter (176.9 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 3.6 in narrower (71.5 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.1 in taller (56.2 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 588 lb heavier (3,412 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 588 lb heavier (3,412 lb vs 2,824 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 3.6 in narrower (71.5 in vs 67.9 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 3.5 in shorter (176.9 in vs 180.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.5 in vs 103.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.1 in taller (56.2 in vs 56.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 3.5 in Check garage fit for Audi A3 · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 3.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.9 in | 180.4 in | 3.5 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 67.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 56.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 103.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,412 lb | 2,824 lb | 588 lb |
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