Chevrolet Cobalt vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cobalt · Nissan Sentra
- 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
- Nissan Sentra width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in shorter (180.4 in vs 179.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.6 in narrower (67.9 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 3.0 in taller (56.3 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 155 lb heavier (2,851 lb vs 3,006 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 155 lb heavier (2,851 lb vs 3,006 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 3.0 in taller (56.3 in vs 59.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.6 in narrower (67.9 in vs 70.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in shorter (180.4 in vs 179.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 2.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cobalt | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 179.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 70.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 59.3 in | 3.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 105.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,851 lb | 3,006 lb | 155 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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