Chevrolet Volt vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 vs 2010 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Volt · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length180.4 in
- Height56.4 in
- Wheelbase106.1 in
- Curb weight3,519 lb – 3,543 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: essentially the same
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 3.3 in narrower (71.2 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.1 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 708 lb heavier (3,531 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 708 lb heavier (3,531 lb vs 2,824 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 3.3 in narrower (71.2 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 103.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.1 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Volt | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 180.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 67.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 56.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 103.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,531 lb | 2,824 lb | 708 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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