Chevrolet Cobalt vs MINI Cooper Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cobalt · MINI Cooper
- Length180.3 in – 180.5 in
- Height55.7 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in
- Curb weight2,991 lb – 3,216 lb
- Width67.9 in
- MINI Cooper width66.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: MINI Cooper is 37.3 in shorter (180.4 in vs 143.1 in)
- Width: MINI Cooper is 1.4 in narrower (67.9 in vs 66.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.0 in taller (56.4 in vs 55.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 97.1 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 492 lb heavier (3,104 lb vs 2,612 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: MINI Cooper is 37.3 in shorter (180.4 in vs 143.1 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 492 lb heavier (3,104 lb vs 2,612 lb)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 6.2 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 97.1 in)
- Width: MINI Cooper is 1.4 in narrower (67.9 in vs 66.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.0 in taller (56.4 in vs 55.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMINI Cooper — MINI Cooper is shorter by 37.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt · garage fit for MINI Cooper
- Narrower for tight parkingMINI Cooper — MINI Cooper is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMINI Cooper — Based on length × width (MINI Cooper)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cobalt | MINI Cooper | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 143.1 in | 37.3 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 66.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 55.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 97.1 in | 6.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,104 lb | 2,612 lb | 492 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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