Volkswagen Jetta vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2010 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length186.5 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,915 lb – 3,060 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cobalt is 6.1 in shorter (186.5 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.9 in narrower (70.8 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 164 lb heavier (2,988 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 164 lb heavier (2,988 lb vs 2,824 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.9 in narrower (70.8 in vs 67.9 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Cobalt is 6.1 in shorter (186.5 in vs 180.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.4 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 2.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 103.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 2.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.5 in | 180.4 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 67.9 in | 2.9 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 103.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,988 lb | 2,824 lb | 164 lb |
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