Size comparison
Corona vs Robusto
A Robusto is half an inch shorter but 6 ring gauges thicker than a Corona (5″ × 50 vs 5.5″ × 44), which works out to roughly 17% more tobacco.
The Corona is the older benchmark, the size many classic blends were built and judged in. The Robusto took over as the modern favorite.
Side by side
| Spec | Corona | Robusto |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5.5″ (14 cm) | 5″ (12.7 cm) |
| Ring gauge | 44 (17.5 mm) | 50 (19.8 mm) |
| Smoke time | 45–60 min | 45–60 min |
| Shape | Parejo (straight sides) | Parejo (straight sides) |
| Tobacco (relative) | 100 | 117 |
Typical sizes (5.5″ × 44 and 5″ × 50), rounded from catalog averages. Brands vary, so check the exact numbers on a specific cigar’s page. Relative tobacco treats each cigar as a cylinder (length × ring²).
The honest difference
The Corona is the longer of the two but noticeably slimmer, so more of each puff comes from the wrapper. The Robusto carries more filler for its length, which gives a rounder, slightly cooler smoke. Both finish in under an hour.
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Corona if…
You want to taste a blend the way it was traditionally judged, or you like the wrapper’s character up front.
Pick the Robusto if…
You want the most common, most forgiving size in modern cigars, with a slightly fuller draw.
Every common size, one scale
Hover or tap any size to lay it over the Corona.
All ten shapes, drawn over each other
Length and girth are drawn at the same scale, so the picture is honest: a Lancero really is that thin, a Gordo really is that fat. One size is your benchmark — hover any other to lay it over the benchmark, click to make it the new one.
Common questions
Is a Robusto bigger than a Corona?
A Robusto is typically 5″ × 50 and a Corona 5.5″ × 44, so the Robusto is half an inch shorter but 6 ring gauges thicker. Overall the Robusto holds roughly 17% more tobacco. Sizes vary by brand, so check the exact numbers on a specific cigar.
How long does a Corona take to smoke compared with a Robusto?
Roughly 45–60 minutes for a Corona and 45–60 minutes for a Robusto. The biggest variable is you: puff slowly, about once a minute, and either one can run past the top of its range.
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