Chevrolet Cobalt vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cobalt · Subaru Impreza
- 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
- Subaru Impreza width66.7 in – 68.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 6.6 in shorter (180.4 in vs 173.8 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in narrower (67.9 in vs 67.6 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.2 in taller (56.4 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 99.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 79 lb heavier (3,104 lb vs 3,025 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 99.4 in)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 6.6 in shorter (180.4 in vs 173.8 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 79 lb heavier (3,104 lb vs 3,025 lb)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.2 in taller (56.4 in vs 57.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in narrower (67.9 in vs 67.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 6.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cobalt | Subaru Impreza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 173.8 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 67.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 57.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 99.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,104 lb | 3,025 lb | 79 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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