Dodge Neon vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 vs 2010 catalog dimensions. Dodge Neon · Chevrolet Cobalt

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

Side view
  • Length174.4 in
  • Height56.0 in
  • Wheelbase105.0 in
  • Curb weight2,581 lb – 2,626 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.4 in
  • Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Dodge Neon is 6.0 in shorter (174.4 in vs 180.4 in)
  • Width: Dodge Neon is 0.5 in narrower (67.4 in vs 67.9 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.3 in taller (56.0 in vs 56.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (105.0 in vs 103.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 220 lb heavier (2,604 lb vs 2,824 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 220 lb heavier (2,604 lb vs 2,824 lb)
  2. Length: Dodge Neon is 6.0 in shorter (174.4 in vs 180.4 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Dodge Neon has a 1.7 in longer wheelbase (105.0 in vs 103.3 in)
  4. Width: Dodge Neon is 0.5 in narrower (67.4 in vs 67.9 in)
  5. Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.3 in taller (56.0 in vs 56.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageDodge NeonDodge Neon is shorter by 6.0 in Check garage fit for Dodge Neon · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
  • Narrower for tight parkingDodge NeonDodge Neon is narrower by 0.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintDodge NeonBased on length × width (Dodge Neon)

Dimension comparison

SpecDodge NeonChevrolet CobaltDifference
Length174.4 in180.4 in6.0 in
Width67.4 in67.9 in0.5 in
Height56.0 in56.3 in0.3 in
Wheelbase105.0 in103.3 in1.7 in
Curb weight2,604 lb2,824 lb220 lb

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