Chevrolet Cobalt Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, the latest model year on record, is 180.3″ long, 68.1″ wide and 56.3″ tall on a 103.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,829 lb. At 15 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Chevrolet Cobalt generation, measured

FIG.01·Chevrolet Cobalt dimensions by generation
Generation	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
2005–2010	180.3″	68.1″	57.1″	103.1″	2,868 lb

ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Cobalt year by year

FIG.02·Chevrolet Cobalt dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2010	180.3″	68.1″	103.1″	2,829 lb	3
2009	180.3″	68.1″	103.1″	2,855 lb	6
2008	180.3″	68.1″	103.1″	2,835 lb	6
2007	180.3″	68.1″	103.1″	2,831 lb	5
2006	180.3″	68.1″	103.1″	2,831 lb	5
2005	180.3″	68.1″	103.1″	2,888 lb	3

ROWS 6·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Cobalt on the used market

In 275 Cobalt listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2005–2010 car is the most common: 271 of them (99%), at an average asking price of $3,352. ForCar visitors have decoded 23 Cobalt VINs; the most checked model years are 2010, 2007 and 2009.

FIG.05·Chevrolet Cobalt generations on the used market
Generation	Listings	Share	Average asking price	Average mileage
2005–2010	271	99%	$3,352	141,740 mi

ROWS 1·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Cobalt fit

FIG.02·Chevrolet Cobalt — will it fit
Space	Typical size	This car	Verdict
Single garage	20 ft deep	15 ft	Fits, with room to open the door
Street parking space	18 ft	15 ft	Fits comfortably
Standard parking bay width	8.5 ft wide	5.7 ft	Room to open doors both sides

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 1,037 cars within 10″ of its length, the Cobalt is lighter than 83% and narrower than 82%.

FIG.03·Chevrolet Cobalt against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical of 1,037 cars within 10″ of its length	Difference
Width	68.1″	71.7″	−3.6″
Wheelbase	103.1″	105.9″	−2.8″
Curb weight	2,829 lb	3,466 lb	−637 lb

ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Cobalt against its rivals

Next to the Hyundai Tiburon, the Cobalt is the longest and the lightest of the two.

FIG.04·Chevrolet Cobalt against its rivals
Model	Model year	Length	Width	Curb weight
Chevrolet Cobalt (this car)	2010	180.3″	68.1″	2,829 lb
Hyundai Tiburon	2009	173.2″	69.3″	2,952 lb

ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched

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Everything on the Chevrolet Cobalt

Recalls35 campaigns Fuel economy30 mpg best Reliability3.5/5 Common problems7,966 complaints Check a VINAgainst this exact build Cargo space14 cu ft Used prices436 listings What yours is worthValue by year & mileage Insurance costEstimated per year Window stickerOriginal Monroney label Decode a VINWhat each character means About this car2005–2010

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Cobalt bigger than the 2009?

No. The 2010 and 2009 Cobalt are the same size, within half an inch and 26 lb of each other.

Which is bigger, the Cobalt or the Hyundai Tiburon?

The 2009 Hyundai Tiburon is 7.1″ shorter and 123 lb heavier than the 2010 Cobalt.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 6 Cobalt model years, 2005 to 2010. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.

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