Mitsubishi Lancer vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length180.5 in
- Height53.7 in – 54.9 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,656 lb – 2,843 lb
- Width66.8 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.1 in shorter (180.5 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.1 in narrower (66.8 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.1 in taller (54.3 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 354 lb heavier (2,750 lb vs 3,104 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 354 lb heavier (2,750 lb vs 3,104 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.1 in taller (54.3 in vs 56.4 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.1 in narrower (66.8 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 103.3 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.1 in shorter (180.5 in vs 180.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 1.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMitsubishi Lancer — Based on length × width (Mitsubishi Lancer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Lancer | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.5 in | 180.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 66.8 in | 67.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 54.3 in | 56.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,750 lb | 3,104 lb | 354 lb |
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