Honda Civic vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length165.7 in – 175.4 in
- Height55.1 in – 56.7 in
- Wheelbase101.2 in – 103.1 in
- Curb weight2,441 lb – 2,782 lb
- Width66.7 in – 67.5 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 9.8 in shorter (170.6 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.8 in narrower (67.1 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.5 in taller (55.9 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 492 lb heavier (2,612 lb vs 3,104 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 492 lb heavier (2,612 lb vs 3,104 lb)
- Length: Honda Civic is 9.8 in shorter (170.6 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.8 in narrower (67.1 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (102.2 in vs 103.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.5 in taller (55.9 in vs 56.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 9.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 170.6 in | 180.4 in | 9.8 in |
| Width | 67.1 in | 67.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 56.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.2 in | 103.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2,612 lb | 3,104 lb | 492 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 165.7 in – 175.4 in).
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