Mitsubishi Lancer vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2010 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length182.1 in
- Height58.3 in – 58.7 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in – 5.8 in
- Curb weight2,888 lb – 3,142 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.7 in shorter (182.1 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.5 in narrower (69.4 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.2 in taller (58.5 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 192 lb heavier (3,015 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 192 lb heavier (3,015 lb vs 2,824 lb)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 2.2 in taller (58.5 in vs 56.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.5 in narrower (69.4 in vs 67.9 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.7 in shorter (182.1 in vs 180.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Mitsubishi Lancer has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 103.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Lancer | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.1 in | 180.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 67.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 56.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 103.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,015 lb | 2,824 lb | 192 lb |
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