Toyota Prius vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length175.6 in
- Height58.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight3,042 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 4.8 in shorter (175.6 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.8 in narrower (68.7 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 2.4 in taller (58.7 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 219 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 219 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 2,824 lb)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 2.4 in taller (58.7 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.3 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 4.8 in shorter (175.6 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.8 in narrower (68.7 in vs 67.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Prius | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.6 in | 180.4 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 67.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 56.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.3 in | 3.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,042 lb | 2,824 lb | 219 lb |
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