Chevrolet Cobalt vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cobalt · Subaru Impreza

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length180.3 in – 180.5 in
  • Height55.5 in – 57.1 in
  • Wheelbase103.3 in
  • Curb weight2,721 lb – 2,926 lb
Front / width
  • 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 323 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 3,147 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 323 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 3,147 lb)
  2. Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.8 in taller (56.3 in vs 58.1 in)
  3. Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.3 in shorter (180.4 in vs 177.1 in)
  4. Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.6 in narrower (67.9 in vs 68.5 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 103.1 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet CobaltSubaru ImprezaDifference
Length180.4 in177.1 in3.3 in
Width67.9 in68.5 in0.6 in
Height56.3 in58.1 in1.8 in
Wheelbase103.3 in103.1 in0.2 in
Curb weight2,824 lb3,147 lb323 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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