Subaru Impreza vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length173.8 in – 180.3 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase103.1 in
- Curb weight3,064 lb – 3,142 lb
- Width68.5 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.3 in shorter (177.1 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.6 in narrower (68.5 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 252 lb heavier (3,103 lb vs 2,851 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 252 lb heavier (3,103 lb vs 2,851 lb)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.3 in shorter (177.1 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.6 in narrower (68.5 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 103.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 3.3 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 180.4 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 67.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 56.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 103.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,103 lb | 2,851 lb | 252 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 173.8 in – 180.3 in).
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