Volkswagen Jetta vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length179.3 in
- Height57.4 in – 59.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,228 lb – 3,285 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.1 in shorter (179.3 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta 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 Jetta is 406 lb heavier (3,257 lb vs 2,851 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 406 lb heavier (3,257 lb vs 2,851 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Cobalt has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 103.3 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.1 in shorter (179.3 in vs 180.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 2.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.3 in | 180.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 67.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 103.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,257 lb | 2,851 lb | 406 lb |
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