Chevrolet Cobalt vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cobalt · Chevrolet Volt
- 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 Volt width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: essentially the same
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 3.3 in narrower (67.9 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.1 in taller (56.3 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 106.1 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 680 lb heavier (2,851 lb vs 3,531 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 680 lb heavier (2,851 lb vs 3,531 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 3.3 in narrower (67.9 in vs 71.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 106.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.1 in taller (56.3 in vs 56.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cobalt | Chevrolet Volt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 180.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 71.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 106.1 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,851 lb | 3,531 lb | 680 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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