Chevrolet Cobalt vs Nissan Versa Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cobalt · Nissan Versa
- Length180.3 in – 180.5 in
- Height55.5 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in
- Curb weight2,991 lb – 3,216 lb
- Width67.9 in
- Nissan Versa width66.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Versa is 7.8 in shorter (180.4 in vs 172.6 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 1.2 in narrower (67.9 in vs 66.7 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 4.1 in taller (56.3 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 396 lb heavier (3,104 lb vs 2,708 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 396 lb heavier (3,104 lb vs 2,708 lb)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 4.1 in taller (56.3 in vs 60.4 in)
- Length: Nissan Versa is 7.8 in shorter (180.4 in vs 172.6 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 1.2 in narrower (67.9 in vs 66.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 102.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is shorter by 7.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt · garage fit for Nissan Versa
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cobalt | Nissan Versa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 172.6 in | 7.8 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 66.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 60.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 102.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,104 lb | 2,708 lb | 396 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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