Toyota Corolla vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length178.7 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,723 lb – 2,877 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 1.7 in shorter (178.7 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.4 in narrower (69.3 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.4 in taller (57.7 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 51 lb heavier (2,800 lb vs 2,851 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.4 in narrower (69.3 in vs 67.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 51 lb heavier (2,800 lb vs 2,851 lb)
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 1.7 in shorter (178.7 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 1.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 180.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 67.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,800 lb | 2,851 lb | 51 lb |
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