Hyundai Elantra vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2010 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length184.1 in
- Height55.7 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Curb weight2,868 lb – 3,020 lb
- Width71.9 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cobalt is 3.7 in shorter (184.1 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 4.0 in narrower (71.9 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.6 in taller (55.7 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 121 lb heavier (2,944 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 4.0 in narrower (71.9 in vs 67.9 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Elantra is 121 lb heavier (2,944 lb vs 2,824 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 103.3 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Cobalt is 3.7 in shorter (184.1 in vs 180.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.6 in taller (55.7 in vs 56.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 4.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.1 in | 180.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 67.9 in | 4.0 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 56.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 103.3 in | 3.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,944 lb | 2,824 lb | 121 lb |
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