Toyota Corolla vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Chevrolet Cobalt

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length178.7 in
  • Height57.7 in
  • Wheelbase102.4 in
  • Curb weight2,723 lb – 2,877 lb
Front / width
  • 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 24 lb heavier (2,800 lb vs 2,824 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.3 in)
  2. Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.4 in narrower (69.3 in vs 67.9 in)
  3. Length: Toyota Corolla is 1.7 in shorter (178.7 in vs 180.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 103.3 in)
  5. Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 24 lb heavier (2,800 lb vs 2,824 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota CorollaToyota Corolla is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet CobaltChevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 1.4 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet CobaltBased on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota CorollaChevrolet CobaltDifference
Length178.7 in180.4 in1.7 in
Width69.3 in67.9 in1.4 in
Height57.7 in56.3 in1.4 in
Wheelbase102.4 in103.3 in0.9 in
Curb weight2,800 lb2,824 lb24 lb

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