Chevrolet Cobalt vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cobalt · Mazda Mazda3
- 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
- Mazda Mazda3 width69.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 3.2 in shorter (180.4 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.2 in narrower (67.9 in vs 69.1 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.4 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 103.9 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 1.4 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.7 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 3.2 in shorter (180.4 in vs 177.2 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.2 in narrower (67.9 in vs 69.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 103.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 1.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cobalt | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 177.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 69.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 103.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 4.8 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,851 lb | 2,855 lb | 4 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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