Chevrolet Cobalt vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cobalt · Mitsubishi Lancer
- 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
- Mitsubishi Lancer width66.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.1 in shorter (180.4 in vs 180.5 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.1 in narrower (67.9 in vs 66.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.1 in taller (56.4 in vs 54.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 354 lb heavier (3,104 lb vs 2,750 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 354 lb heavier (3,104 lb vs 2,750 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.1 in taller (56.4 in vs 54.3 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.1 in narrower (67.9 in vs 66.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.1 in shorter (180.4 in vs 180.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Lancer — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Lancer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cobalt | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 180.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 66.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 54.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 102.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,104 lb | 2,750 lb | 354 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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