Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | BMW 3-Series | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 103.3 in | 7.3 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 180.5 in | 2 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 67.9 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 56.3 in | 57.1 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3410 lb. | 2780 lb. | 630 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 38.5 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.0 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 49.5 in | -49.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.8 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.7 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 51.4 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.6 in | -49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 33.7 in | 1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
2014 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The BMW 3-Series used to be tight inside, but it has grown with each redesign, especially the most recent one. The rear seat of the current sedan isn't nearly as roomy as that in the related 3-Series Gran Turismo hatchback. But it offers considerably more rear legroom than direct competitors like the Audi A4, Cadillac ATS, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. In fact, combined front and rear legroom is the same as in the one size-class up, ten-inch-longer Mercedes E-Class. (You do get a half-inch more rear headroom and nearly two inches more rear shoulder room in the Benz.) Beyond the specs, the BMW's rear seat is comfortably high off the floor, a rarity in the age of sedans with plunging coupe-like roof lines. see full BMW 3-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 BMW 3-Series.
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 |