Spec Sizes

Ford Focus vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Ford Focus · Chevrolet Cobalt

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

Side view
  • Length175.0 in
  • Height58.6 in
  • Wheelbase102.9 in
  • Curb weight2,588 lb – 2,623 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.7 in
  • Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Ford Focus is 5.4 in shorter (175.0 in vs 180.4 in)
  • Width: Ford Focus is 1.2 in narrower (66.7 in vs 67.9 in)
  • Height: Ford Focus is 2.3 in taller (58.6 in vs 56.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 103.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 498 lb heavier (2,606 lb vs 3,104 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 498 lb heavier (2,606 lb vs 3,104 lb)
  2. Height: Ford Focus is 2.3 in taller (58.6 in vs 56.3 in)
  3. Length: Ford Focus is 5.4 in shorter (175.0 in vs 180.4 in)
  4. Width: Ford Focus is 1.2 in narrower (66.7 in vs 67.9 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (102.9 in vs 103.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageFord Focus — Ford Focus is shorter by 5.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Focus · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
  • Narrower for tight parkingFord Focus — Ford Focus is narrower by 1.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintFord Focus — Based on length × width (Ford Focus)

Dimension comparison

SpecFord FocusChevrolet CobaltDifference
Length175.0 in180.4 in5.4 in
Width66.7 in67.9 in1.2 in
Height58.6 in56.3 in2.3 in
Wheelbase102.9 in103.3 in0.4 in
Curb weight2,606 lb3,104 lb498 lb

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