Honda Civic vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2010 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length177.9 in – 179.4 in
- Height55.0 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase103.2 in – 105.1 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in – 5.9 in
- Curb weight2,749 lb – 2,921 lb
- Width69.0 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 1.8 in shorter (178.7 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.1 in narrower (69.0 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.5 in taller (55.8 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 12 lb heavier (2,835 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.1 in narrower (69.0 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.5 in taller (55.8 in vs 56.3 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 1.8 in shorter (178.7 in vs 180.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 12 lb heavier (2,835 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 1.1 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 180.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 67.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 56.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in | 103.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,835 lb | 2,824 lb | 12 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.9 in – 179.4 in).
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