Chevrolet Cobalt vs Ford Focus Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 vs 2018 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cobalt · Ford Focus
- 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
- Ford Focus width71.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 5.3 in shorter (180.4 in vs 175.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 3.9 in narrower (67.9 in vs 71.8 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 1.4 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 172 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 2,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 172 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 2,995 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 3.9 in narrower (67.9 in vs 71.8 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 5.3 in shorter (180.4 in vs 175.1 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 1.4 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt · garage fit for Ford Focus
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 3.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cobalt | Ford Focus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 175.1 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 71.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 104.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,824 lb | 2,995 lb | 172 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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