Chevrolet Cobalt vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cobalt · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length180.3 in – 180.5 in
- Height55.5 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in
- Curb weight2,721 lb – 2,981 lb
- Width67.9 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.9 in shorter (180.4 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.6 in narrower (67.9 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.3 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 199 lb heavier (2,851 lb vs 3,050 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 199 lb heavier (2,851 lb vs 3,050 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.6 in narrower (67.9 in vs 70.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cruze has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.3 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.5 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.9 in shorter (180.4 in vs 179.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 2.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cobalt | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 179.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 70.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 106.3 in | 3.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,851 lb | 3,050 lb | 199 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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