Chevrolet Cobalt vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cobalt · Toyota Corolla
- 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
- Toyota Corolla width66.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 2.1 in shorter (180.4 in vs 178.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.0 in narrower (67.9 in vs 66.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 2.0 in taller (56.3 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 504 lb heavier (3,104 lb vs 2,600 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 504 lb heavier (3,104 lb vs 2,600 lb)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 2.0 in taller (56.3 in vs 58.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.0 in narrower (67.9 in vs 66.9 in)
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 2.1 in shorter (180.4 in vs 178.3 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 garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cobalt | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 178.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 66.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 102.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,104 lb | 2,600 lb | 504 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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