Chevrolet Cobalt vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cobalt · Hyundai Elantra
- Length180.3 in – 180.5 in
- Height55.5 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in
- Curb weight2,991 lb – 3,216 lb
- Width67.9 in
- Hyundai Elantra width67.7 in – 67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.4 in shorter (180.4 in vs 178.0 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.1 in narrower (67.9 in vs 67.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.2 in taller (56.3 in vs 56.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 102.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 293 lb heavier (3,104 lb vs 2,811 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 293 lb heavier (3,104 lb vs 2,811 lb)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.4 in shorter (180.4 in vs 178.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 102.7 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.2 in taller (56.3 in vs 56.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.1 in narrower (67.9 in vs 67.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cobalt | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 178.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 67.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 102.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,104 lb | 2,811 lb | 293 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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