Ford Focus vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 vs 2010 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length171.6 in – 178.5 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.7 in
- Curb weight2,935 lb – 3,055 lb
- Width71.8 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Focus is 5.3 in shorter (175.1 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 3.9 in narrower (71.8 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 1.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 172 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford Focus is 172 lb heavier (2,995 lb vs 2,824 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 3.9 in narrower (71.8 in vs 67.9 in)
- Length: Ford Focus is 5.3 in shorter (175.1 in vs 180.4 in)
- Height: Ford Focus is 1.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Focus has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 3.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Focus | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.1 in | 180.4 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 67.9 in | 3.9 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,995 lb | 2,824 lb | 172 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 171.6 in – 178.5 in).
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