Chevrolet Cobalt vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cobalt · Subaru Impreza
- 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
- Subaru Impreza width68.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.3 in shorter (180.4 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.6 in narrower (67.9 in vs 68.5 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.8 in taller (56.3 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 103.1 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 252 lb heavier (2,851 lb vs 3,103 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 252 lb heavier (2,851 lb vs 3,103 lb)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.8 in taller (56.3 in vs 58.1 in)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.3 in shorter (180.4 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.6 in narrower (67.9 in vs 68.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 103.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cobalt | Subaru Impreza | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 177.1 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 68.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 103.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,851 lb | 3,103 lb | 252 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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