Subaru Impreza vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2010 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length175.6 in – 182.1 in
- Height57.3 in – 58.9 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight2,955 lb – 3,128 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 1.6 in shorter (178.8 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.1 in narrower (70.0 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 218 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 218 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 2,824 lb)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.8 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.1 in narrower (70.0 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Subaru Impreza has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.3 in)
- Length: Subaru Impreza is 1.6 in shorter (178.8 in vs 180.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 1.6 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 2.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.8 in | 180.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 67.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 56.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,042 lb | 2,824 lb | 218 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.6 in – 182.1 in).
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