Chevrolet Cobalt vs Acura RSX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 vs 2006 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cobalt · Acura RSX
- Length180.3 in – 180.5 in
- Height55.5 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in
- Curb weight2,721 lb – 2,926 lb
- Width67.9 in
- Acura RSX width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura RSX is 8.0 in shorter (180.4 in vs 172.4 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.4 in taller (56.3 in vs 54.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 101.2 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 37 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 2,787 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Acura RSX is 8.0 in shorter (180.4 in vs 172.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.4 in taller (56.3 in vs 54.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 101.2 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 37 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 2,787 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RSX — Acura RSX is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt · garage fit for Acura RSX
- Smaller exterior footprintAcura RSX — Based on length × width (Acura RSX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cobalt | Acura RSX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 172.4 in | 8.0 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 67.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 54.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 101.2 in | 2.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,824 lb | 2,787 lb | 37 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.3 in – 180.5 in).
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