Chevrolet Volt vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 vs 2010 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Volt · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length177.1 in
- Height56.6 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Curb weight3,781 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 3.3 in shorter (177.1 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.5 in narrower (70.4 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.3 in taller (56.6 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 958 lb heavier (3,781 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 958 lb heavier (3,781 lb vs 2,824 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.5 in narrower (70.4 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.3 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 3.3 in shorter (177.1 in vs 180.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.3 in taller (56.6 in vs 56.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Volt · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 2.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Volt | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 180.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 67.9 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 56.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 103.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,781 lb | 2,824 lb | 958 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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