Toyota Corolla vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 vs 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
  • Length183.1 in
  • Height57.3 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance6.7 in
  • Curb weight2,840 lb – 2,885 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.9 in
  • Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.7 in shorter (183.1 in vs 180.4 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 67.9 in)
  • Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.0 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 39 lb heavier (2,863 lb vs 2,824 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 67.9 in)
  2. Wheelbase: Toyota Corolla has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.3 in)
  3. Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.0 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.3 in)
  4. Length: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.7 in shorter (183.1 in vs 180.4 in)
  5. Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 39 lb heavier (2,863 lb vs 2,824 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 2.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota CorollaChevrolet CobaltDifference
Length183.1 in180.4 in2.7 in
Width69.9 in67.9 in2.0 in
Height57.3 in56.3 in1.0 in
Wheelbase106.3 in103.3 in3.0 in
Ground clearance6.7 in——
Curb weight2,863 lb2,824 lb39 lb

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