Chevrolet Cobalt vs Mitsubishi Lancer Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cobalt · Mitsubishi Lancer
- Length180.3 in – 180.5 in
- Height55.5 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in
- Curb weight2,721 lb – 2,926 lb
- 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: Mitsubishi Lancer is 363 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 3,187 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 363 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 3,187 lb)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.4 in taller (56.3 in vs 58.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.5 in narrower (67.9 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 103.7 in)
- Length: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.4 in shorter (180.4 in vs 180.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt · garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cobalt | Mitsubishi Lancer | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 180.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 69.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 103.7 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,824 lb | 3,187 lb | 363 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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