Volkswagen Golf vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length165.4 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight2,968 lb – 3,102 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 15.0 in shorter (165.4 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 212 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 15.0 in shorter (165.4 in vs 180.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 212 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 2,824 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 2.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.4 in narrower (70.3 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 103.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 15.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.4 in | 180.4 in | 15.0 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 67.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 103.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,035 lb | 2,824 lb | 212 lb |
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