Chevrolet Cobalt vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cobalt · Mazda Mazda3
- 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
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.8 in shorter (180.4 in vs 179.6 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.8 in narrower (67.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.5 in taller (56.3 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 80 lb heavier (3,104 lb vs 3,184 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.8 in narrower (67.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 107.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 80 lb heavier (3,104 lb vs 3,184 lb)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.5 in taller (56.3 in vs 56.8 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.8 in shorter (180.4 in vs 179.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 2.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cobalt | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 179.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 70.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 107.3 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,104 lb | 3,184 lb | 80 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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