Toyota Corolla vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length178.3 in
- Height58.5 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,530 lb – 2,550 lb
- Width66.9 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 2.1 in shorter (178.3 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.0 in narrower (66.9 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 2.2 in taller (58.5 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 564 lb heavier (2,540 lb vs 3,104 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 564 lb heavier (2,540 lb vs 3,104 lb)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 2.2 in taller (58.5 in vs 56.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.0 in narrower (66.9 in vs 67.9 in)
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 2.1 in shorter (178.3 in vs 180.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 103.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 180.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 66.9 in | 67.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 56.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,540 lb | 3,104 lb | 564 lb |
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