Chevrolet Cobalt vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cobalt · Mitsubishi Lancer

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length180.3 in – 180.5 in
  • Height55.5 in – 57.1 in
  • Wheelbase103.3 in
  • Curb weight2,991 lb – 3,216 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.9 in
  • Mitsubishi Lancer width69.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.4 in shorter (180.4 in vs 180.0 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.5 in narrower (67.9 in vs 69.4 in)
  • Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.4 in taller (56.3 in vs 58.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 103.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 127 lb heavier (3,104 lb vs 2,977 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 127 lb heavier (3,104 lb vs 2,977 lb)
  2. Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.4 in taller (56.3 in vs 58.7 in)
  3. Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.5 in narrower (67.9 in vs 69.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 103.7 in)
  5. Length: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.4 in shorter (180.4 in vs 180.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi LancerMitsubishi Lancer is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet CobaltChevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 1.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet CobaltBased on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet CobaltMitsubishi LancerDifference
Length180.4 in180.0 in0.4 in
Width67.9 in69.4 in1.5 in
Height56.3 in58.7 in2.4 in
Wheelbase103.3 in103.7 in0.4 in
Curb weight3,104 lb2,977 lb127 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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