Nissan Sentra vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Chevrolet Cobalt

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

Side view
  • Length179.8 in
  • Height59.1 in – 59.5 in
  • Wheelbase105.7 in
  • Ground clearance7.3 in – 7.4 in
  • Curb weight2,853 lb – 3,115 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.5 in
  • Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in shorter (179.8 in vs 180.4 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.6 in narrower (70.5 in vs 67.9 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 3.0 in taller (59.3 in vs 56.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 120 lb heavier (2,984 lb vs 3,104 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Nissan Sentra is 3.0 in taller (59.3 in vs 56.3 in)
  2. Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 120 lb heavier (2,984 lb vs 3,104 lb)
  3. Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.6 in narrower (70.5 in vs 67.9 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.3 in)
  5. Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in shorter (179.8 in vs 180.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan SentraNissan Sentra is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet CobaltChevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 2.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet CobaltBased on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraChevrolet CobaltDifference
Length179.8 in180.4 in0.6 in
Width70.5 in67.9 in2.6 in
Height59.3 in56.3 in3.0 in
Wheelbase105.7 in103.3 in2.4 in
Ground clearance7.3 in
Curb weight2,984 lb3,104 lb120 lb

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