Spec Sizes

Nissan Sentra vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 vs 2010 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Chevrolet Cobalt

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

Side view
  • Length182.1 in – 183.6 in
  • Height58.9 in – 59.0 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.3 in – 6.5 in
  • Curb weight2,866 lb – 3,076 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.3 in
  • Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.4 in shorter (182.8 in vs 180.4 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.4 in narrower (69.3 in vs 67.9 in)
  • Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.7 in taller (59.0 in vs 56.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 148 lb heavier (2,971 lb vs 2,824 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 148 lb heavier (2,971 lb vs 2,824 lb)
  2. Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.7 in taller (59.0 in vs 56.3 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.3 in)
  4. Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.4 in narrower (69.3 in vs 67.9 in)
  5. Length: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.4 in shorter (182.8 in vs 180.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 1.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraChevrolet CobaltDifference
Length182.8 in180.4 in2.4 in
Width69.3 in67.9 in1.4 in
Height59.0 in56.3 in2.7 in
Wheelbase106.3 in103.3 in3.0 in
Ground clearance5.9 in——
Curb weight2,971 lb2,824 lb148 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.1 in – 183.6 in).

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