Chevrolet Cobalt (2010) vs. BMW X1 (2013) Specs

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2010 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2013 BMW X1 Specifications

Model Year	2010	2013
Model	Chevrolet Cobalt	BMW X1
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.3 in	108.7 in	-5.4 in
Length	180.5 in	176.5 in	4 in
Width	67.9 in	70.8 in	-2.9 in
Height	57.1 in	60.8 in	-3.7 in
Curb Weight	2975 lb.	3891 lb.	-916 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.0 gal.	16.6 gal.	-3.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	41.3 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.0 in	55.0 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	49.5 in	0.0 in	49.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	41.4 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	39.7 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	51.4 in	54.6 in	-3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.6 in	0.0 in	49.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.7 in	34.9 in	-1.2 in
Total Legroom	75.5 in (over 2 rows)	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	-0.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.9 ft³	14.8 ft³	-0.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.9 ft³	47.7 ft³	-33.8 ft³

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

2013 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	BMW makes great sport seats, with support in the right places and power-adjustable side bolsters. This said, those in the X1 Sport Line feel less cushy, and so less overtly comfortable, than I recall from other BMWs. The Evoque's front buckets lack adjustable side bolsters, but feel more luxurious. While the BMW wins on support, the Land Rover wins on comfort. Another tie. Update: when I later had an Evoque for a week its seats felt less comfortable than they had during the dealer test drive. So I'm revising this rating in favor of the BMW. see full BMW X1 review

2013 BMW X1 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The BMW X1's interior dimensions also closely resemble those of the previous-generation 3-Series. Up front, there's a little less space to stretch out than in the X3. But abundant headroom. About half of the X1's additional height is over one's head--you sit only a couple inches higher than in the 3-Series. This additional airspace also distinguishes the X1 from the allroad. Rear seat room could be more of an issue. As in the old 3 and the new allroad, a couple of average-sized adults will fit behind a couple more with perhaps an inch or two of clearance for their knees, while a third would be a squeeze. The seat back reclines, but the seat cushion is too low to provide good thigh support. The Evoque is similarly a less-than-ideal choice for four-plus adults taking a long trip. see full BMW X1 review

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