Nissan Sentra vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length179.8 in
- Height59.1 in – 59.5 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in – 7.4 in
- Curb weight2,897 lb – 3,115 lb
- 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 98 lb heavier (3,006 lb vs 3,104 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 3.0 in taller (59.3 in vs 56.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.6 in narrower (70.5 in vs 67.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 98 lb heavier (3,006 lb vs 3,104 lb)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.6 in shorter (179.8 in vs 180.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 0.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 2.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.8 in | 180.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 67.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 56.3 in | 3.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 103.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,006 lb | 3,104 lb | 98 lb |
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