Spec Sizes

Nissan Sentra vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Chevrolet Cobalt

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length177.5 in
  • Height55.5 in
  • Wheelbase99.8 in
  • Curb weight2,513 lb – 2,761 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.3 in
  • Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Sentra is 2.9 in shorter (177.5 in vs 180.4 in)
  • Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in narrower (67.3 in vs 67.9 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.9 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 103.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 467 lb heavier (2,637 lb vs 3,104 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 467 lb heavier (2,637 lb vs 3,104 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 103.3 in)
  3. Length: Nissan Sentra is 2.9 in shorter (177.5 in vs 180.4 in)
  4. Height: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.9 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.4 in)
  5. Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in narrower (67.3 in vs 67.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraChevrolet CobaltDifference
Length177.5 in180.4 in2.9 in
Width67.3 in67.9 in0.6 in
Height55.5 in56.4 in0.9 in
Wheelbase99.8 in103.3 in3.5 in
Curb weight2,637 lb3,104 lb467 lb

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