Honda Civic vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length174.8 in – 177.8 in
- Height53.5 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in – 106.3 in
- Curb weight2,586 lb – 2,945 lb
- Width68.9 in – 69.0 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 4.1 in shorter (176.3 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.0 in narrower (69.0 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.3 in taller (55.0 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 338 lb heavier (2,766 lb vs 3,104 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 338 lb heavier (2,766 lb vs 3,104 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.3 in taller (55.0 in vs 56.3 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 4.1 in shorter (176.3 in vs 180.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 103.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.0 in narrower (69.0 in vs 67.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 4.1 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 1.0 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.3 in | 180.4 in | 4.1 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 67.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 55.0 in | 56.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 103.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,766 lb | 3,104 lb | 338 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.8 in – 177.8 in).
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