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Chevrolet Cobalt (2008) vs. BMW X1 (2017) Specs

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2017 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year 2008 2017  
Model Chevrolet Cobalt BMW X1  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.3 in 105.1 in -1.8 in
Length 180.5 in 174.8 in 5.7 in
Width 67.9 in 71.7 in -3.8 in
Height 57.1 in 63.5 in -6.4 in
Curb Weight 2780 lb. 3543 lb. -763 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.0 gal. 16.1 gal. -3.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 42.0 in -3.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.0 in 56.7 in -3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 49.5 in 0.0 in 49.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 40.4 in 1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.7 in 39.4 in -1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 51.4 in 57.2 in -5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.6 in 0.0 in 49.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.7 in 37.0 in -3.3 in
Total Legroom 75.5 in (over 2 rows) 77.4 in (over 2 rows) -1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.9 ft3 27.1 ft3 -13.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 13.9 ft3 58.7 ft3 -44.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2007 2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
The 6 way adjustable drivers seat really makes for a comfortable ride. Driving upwards of 700km a day for 4 days straight gave me a great chance to test this out, and I never once got stiff and sore. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2008 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Hard and thin seat cushions. Legs would feel fatigue after a couple hours of driving. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2007 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD
In coupe form, the rear seats are cramped and and things can be somewhat claustrophobic in the back. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2007 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD
The rear seat leg-room is not for adults. Only small kids can fit back there. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2007 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
It is a sport compact car, so as one would expect, the rear seat is fairly difficult to get to, but once you are there, it is quite comfortable. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 BMW X1

2017 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2016 When the engine and transmission are mounted sideways, much more space can be allocated for passengers and cargo. Compared to the BMW X3, which has a longitudinal powertrain, the X1 is nine inches shorter (175 vs. 184), two inches narrower (72 vs. 74), and two inches lower (64 vs. 66), yet it has a little more headroom, rear shoulder room, and legroom. A funny thing: according to the official specs, the 2013-2015 X1 had only an inch less combined legroom than the new one. The difference feels much greater. It helps that the seats are mounted higher in the new X1. Even the largest feet can fit beneath the front seats at a comfortable angle. Want to tap your toes while riding in back? Go for it, there's plenty of space under there--a rarity among upscale cars. This combined with the relatively high rear seat cushion means that the average adult (e.g. 5-9 me) enjoys sufficient thigh support, which is often lacking in much larger crossovers. When all the way back, a $300 sliding and reclining second-row seat adds another inch of rear legroom. Though worthwhile overall, its seat backs return to a fully vertical position after being folded. Each of its three sections must then be reset one by one at a comfortable angle, a nuisance. The Audi Q3's rear seat is far tighter. The spec sheet suggests a mere 31 inches of rear legroom, a considerable half-foot less than in the new X1. In reality the Audi's rear seat doesn't seem quite that tight. I can sit behind myself with at most two inches of knee room to spare, vs. about five in the BMW. Still, with a tall driver the Q3's rear legroom would becomes essentially zero. The Lincoln MKC's rear seat isn't much roomier than the Audi's, while the Lexus NX has about as much rear knee room as the BMW but a lower seat cushion and less foot room beneath its front seats. Though the new Mini Clubman shares both the new UKL platform and a 105-inch wheelbase with the 2016 X1, its roof is seven inches lower, a big difference, and its seats are mounted lower than those in the average car, much less a crossover. There's perhaps an inch more knee room than in the Audi. The next Mini Countryman should be close in size to the X1. see full BMW X1 review
 

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