Chevrolet Cobalt vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cobalt · Volkswagen Golf
- Length180.3 in – 180.5 in
- Height55.5 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in
- Curb weight2,721 lb – 2,926 lb
- Width67.9 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 12.8 in shorter (180.4 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.9 in narrower (67.9 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.9 in taller (56.3 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 103.8 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 122 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 2,945 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 12.8 in shorter (180.4 in vs 167.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 122 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 2,945 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.9 in narrower (67.9 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 1.9 in taller (56.3 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 103.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 12.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 2.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cobalt | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 167.6 in | 12.8 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 70.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 103.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,824 lb | 2,945 lb | 122 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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