Size comparison
Petit Corona vs Robusto
A Robusto is 0.1 inches longer and 8 ring gauges thicker than a Petit Corona (5″ × 50 vs 4.9″ × 42), which works out to roughly 45% more tobacco.
Nearly the same length, very different girth.
Side by side
| Spec | Petit Corona | Robusto |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.9″ (12.4 cm) | 5″ (12.7 cm) |
| Ring gauge | 42 (16.7 mm) | 50 (19.8 mm) |
| Smoke time | 30–45 min | 45–60 min |
| Shape | Parejo (straight sides) | Parejo (straight sides) |
| Tobacco (relative) | 100 | 145 |
Typical sizes (4.9″ × 42 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 Robusto’s extra ring gauge buys a cooler burn and roughly an extra quarter hour. The Petit Corona is the coffee-break cigar: a real smoke in about half an hour, and an inexpensive way to try a new blend before committing to a box of the bigger size.
Which one should you pick?
Pick the Petit Corona if…
You have half an hour, or you want to sample a blend without a big commitment.
Pick the Robusto if…
You want the fuller, cooler draw and a little more time with the cigar.
Every common size, one scale
Hover or tap any size to lay it over the Petit 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 Petit Corona?
A Robusto is typically 5″ × 50 and a Petit Corona 4.9″ × 42, so the Robusto is 0.1 inches longer and 8 ring gauges thicker. Overall the Robusto holds roughly 45% more tobacco. Sizes vary by brand, so check the exact numbers on a specific cigar.
How long does a Petit Corona take to smoke compared with a Robusto?
Roughly 30–45 minutes for a Petit 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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