Hyundai Accent vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Accent · Chevrolet Cobalt

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

Side view
  • Length168.5 in
  • Height57.9 in
  • Wheelbase98.4 in
  • Curb weight2,366 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.7 in
  • Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Accent is 11.9 in shorter (168.5 in vs 180.4 in)
  • Width: Hyundai Accent is 1.2 in narrower (66.7 in vs 67.9 in)
  • Height: Hyundai Accent is 1.6 in taller (57.9 in vs 56.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 103.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 738 lb heavier (2,366 lb vs 3,104 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 738 lb heavier (2,366 lb vs 3,104 lb)
  2. Length: Hyundai Accent is 11.9 in shorter (168.5 in vs 180.4 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (98.4 in vs 103.3 in)
  4. Height: Hyundai Accent is 1.6 in taller (57.9 in vs 56.3 in)
  5. Width: Hyundai Accent is 1.2 in narrower (66.7 in vs 67.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai AccentHyundai Accent is shorter by 11.9 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Accent · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai AccentHyundai Accent is narrower by 1.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai AccentBased on length × width (Hyundai Accent)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai AccentChevrolet CobaltDifference
Length168.5 in180.4 in11.9 in
Width66.7 in67.9 in1.2 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in1.6 in
Wheelbase98.4 in103.3 in4.9 in
Curb weight2,366 lb3,104 lb738 lb

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