Hyundai Elantra vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length177.4 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,723 lb – 2,751 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 3.0 in shorter (177.4 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 2.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 367 lb heavier (2,737 lb vs 3,104 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 367 lb heavier (2,737 lb vs 3,104 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 2.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 67.9 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 3.0 in shorter (177.4 in vs 180.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.4 in | 180.4 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 67.9 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,737 lb | 3,104 lb | 367 lb |
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