Nissan Sentra vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2010 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length182.7 in
- Height56.9 in – 57.0 in
- Wheelbase106.8 in
- Ground clearance4.8 in – 4.9 in
- Curb weight3,036 lb – 3,084 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.3 in shorter (182.7 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 3.6 in narrower (71.5 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.7 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 237 lb heavier (3,060 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 237 lb heavier (3,060 lb vs 2,824 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 3.6 in narrower (71.5 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 103.3 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.3 in shorter (182.7 in vs 180.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.7 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 3.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 180.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 67.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 56.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.8 in | 103.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,060 lb | 2,824 lb | 237 lb |
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