Chevrolet Cobalt vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cobalt · Honda Civic
- 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
- Honda Civic width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cobalt is 3.6 in shorter (180.4 in vs 184.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 3.0 in narrower (67.9 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.6 in taller (56.3 in vs 55.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 107.7 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 154 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 2,977 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 154 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 2,977 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 3.0 in narrower (67.9 in vs 70.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 107.7 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Cobalt is 3.6 in shorter (180.4 in vs 184.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.6 in taller (56.3 in vs 55.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cobalt | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 184.0 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 70.9 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 55.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 107.7 in | 4.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,824 lb | 2,977 lb | 154 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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