Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Routan | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 103.3 in | 17.9 in |
Length | 202.5 in | 180.5 in | 22 in |
Width | 76.9 in | 67.9 in | 9 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 57.1 in | 11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4335 lb. | 2780 lb. | 1555 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.5 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 53.0 in | 10 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 49.5 in | -49.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.8 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 37.7 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 51.4 in | 13.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.6 in | -49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 33.7 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 0.0 in | 37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 0.0 in | 62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.8 in | 0.0 in | 31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 33.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.3 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 13.9 | 69.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.0 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 127.1 ft3 |
2009 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
4 door has more headroom and backseat is much improved over the 2 door i previously owned see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With only 2 doors, the rear seats are pretty much useless. Obviously, if you really have to, you can fit people back there, but no one will want to climb back there when everyone at work is going out to lunch. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not alot of head room and the steering wheel does not telescope. I fit in it fine but someone tall might not. minor thing really. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |