Audi A3 vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2010 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length175.0 in
- Height55.5 in – 55.8 in
- Wheelbase102.2 in – 103.8 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in – 6.3 in
- Curb weight3,175 lb – 3,560 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 5.4 in shorter (175.0 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.6 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 544 lb heavier (3,368 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 544 lb heavier (3,368 lb vs 2,824 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 67.9 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 5.4 in shorter (175.0 in vs 180.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.6 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 103.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Audi A3 · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 2.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.0 in | 180.4 in | 5.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 67.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 56.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 103.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,368 lb | 2,824 lb | 544 lb |
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