Audi A3 vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2010 catalog dimensions. Audi A3 · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length175.5 in – 175.7 in
- Height55.7 in
- Wheelbase103.8 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,197 lb – 3,428 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi A3 is 4.8 in shorter (175.6 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 (55.7 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 489 lb heavier (3,313 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Audi A3 is 489 lb heavier (3,313 lb vs 2,824 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 67.9 in)
- Length: Audi A3 is 4.8 in shorter (175.6 in vs 180.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.6 in taller (55.7 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Audi A3 has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.8 in vs 103.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi A3 — Audi A3 is shorter by 4.8 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
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Audi A3 | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.6 in | 180.4 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 67.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 56.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 103.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,313 lb | 2,824 lb | 489 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.5 in – 175.7 in).
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