Chevrolet Cobalt vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 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 – 2,981 lb
- Width67.9 in
- Honda Civic width68.9 in – 69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 4.0 in shorter (180.4 in vs 176.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.0 in narrower (67.9 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.5 in taller (56.3 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 105.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 78 lb heavier (2,851 lb vs 2,774 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 78 lb heavier (2,851 lb vs 2,774 lb)
- Length: Honda Civic is 4.0 in shorter (180.4 in vs 176.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 105.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.0 in narrower (67.9 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.5 in taller (56.3 in vs 55.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 4.0 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 1.0 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cobalt | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 176.4 in | 4.0 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 69.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 55.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 105.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,851 lb | 2,774 lb | 78 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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