Subaru Impreza vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2010 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length174.0 in – 180.5 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase104.1 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in – 5.9 in
- Curb weight2,955 lb – 3,109 lb
- Width68.5 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.2 in shorter (177.3 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.6 in narrower (68.5 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (104.1 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 209 lb heavier (3,032 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 209 lb heavier (3,032 lb vs 2,824 lb)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.2 in shorter (177.3 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.6 in narrower (68.5 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 0.8 in longer wheelbase (104.1 in vs 103.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 3.2 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 | 177.3 in | 180.4 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 67.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.1 in | 103.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,032 lb | 2,824 lb | 209 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.0 in – 180.5 in).
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