Mazda Mazda3 vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2010 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length175.6 in – 183.5 in
- Height56.7 in – 56.9 in
- Wheelbase107.3 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,984 lb – 3,383 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.8 in shorter (179.6 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.5 in taller (56.8 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 360 lb heavier (3,184 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 360 lb heavier (3,184 lb vs 2,824 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.8 in narrower (70.7 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda Mazda3 has a 4.0 in longer wheelbase (107.3 in vs 103.3 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.5 in taller (56.8 in vs 56.3 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.8 in shorter (179.6 in vs 180.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 2.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.6 in | 180.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 67.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 56.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 103.3 in | 4.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,184 lb | 2,824 lb | 360 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.6 in – 183.5 in).
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