Subaru Impreza vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Chevrolet Cobalt

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

Side view
  • Length175.8 in
  • Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
  • Wheelbase99.4 in
  • Curb weight2,965 lb – 3,085 lb
Front / width
  • Width66.7 in – 68.4 in
  • Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 4.6 in shorter (175.8 in vs 180.4 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in narrower (67.6 in vs 67.9 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.3 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 103.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 79 lb heavier (3,025 lb vs 3,104 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (99.4 in vs 103.3 in)
  2. Length: Subaru Impreza is 4.6 in shorter (175.8 in vs 180.4 in)
  3. Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 79 lb heavier (3,025 lb vs 3,104 lb)
  4. Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.3 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.3 in)
  5. Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in narrower (67.6 in vs 67.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru ImprezaSubaru Impreza is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru ImprezaSubaru Impreza is narrower by 0.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru ImprezaBased on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ImprezaChevrolet CobaltDifference
Length175.8 in180.4 in4.6 in
Width67.6 in67.9 in0.3 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in1.3 in
Wheelbase99.4 in103.3 in3.9 in
Curb weight3,025 lb3,104 lb79 lb

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