Toyota Prius vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 vs 2010 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Chevrolet Cobalt

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

Side view
  • Length180.0 in
  • Height57.9 in – 58.1 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,010 lb – 3,220 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.3 in
  • Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Prius is 0.4 in shorter (180.0 in vs 180.4 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.4 in narrower (69.3 in vs 67.9 in)
  • Height: Toyota Prius is 1.7 in taller (58.0 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 292 lb heavier (3,115 lb vs 2,824 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 292 lb heavier (3,115 lb vs 2,824 lb)
  2. Height: Toyota Prius is 1.7 in taller (58.0 in vs 56.3 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.3 in)
  4. Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 1.4 in narrower (69.3 in vs 67.9 in)
  5. Length: Toyota Prius is 0.4 in shorter (180.0 in vs 180.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota PriusToyota Prius is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · 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 PriusChevrolet CobaltDifference
Length180.0 in180.4 in0.4 in
Width69.3 in67.9 in1.4 in
Height58.0 in56.3 in1.7 in
Wheelbase106.3 in103.3 in3.0 in
Curb weight3,115 lb2,824 lb292 lb

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