Volkswagen Jetta vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length172.3 in – 179.3 in
- Height56.7 in – 58.5 in
- Wheelbase98.9 in – 101.5 in
- Curb weight2,895 lb – 3,230 lb
- Width68.3 in – 69.3 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.6 in shorter (175.8 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.9 in narrower (68.8 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.2 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (100.2 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 41 lb heavier (3,063 lb vs 3,104 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 3.1 in longer wheelbase (100.2 in vs 103.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.6 in shorter (175.8 in vs 180.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.2 in taller (57.6 in vs 56.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 0.9 in narrower (68.8 in vs 67.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 41 lb heavier (3,063 lb vs 3,104 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 0.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.8 in | 180.4 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 67.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 56.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.2 in | 103.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,063 lb | 3,104 lb | 41 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 172.3 in – 179.3 in).
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