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Chevrolet Cobalt (2006) vs. Chevrolet Cruze (2016) Specs

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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Specifications

Model Year 2006 2016  
Model Chevrolet Cobalt Chevrolet Cruze  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.3 in 106.3 in -3 in
Length 180.5 in 183.7 in -3.2 in
Width 67.9 in 70.5 in -2.6 in
Height 57.1 in 57.4 in -0.3 in
Curb Weight 2780 lb. 2835 lb. -55 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.0 gal. 13.7 gal. -0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 38.9 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.0 in 54.9 in -1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 49.5 in 53.2 in -3.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 42.0 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.7 in 37.3 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 51.4 in 53.2 in -1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.6 in 51.9 in -2.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.7 in 36.1 in -2.4 in
Total Legroom 75.5 in (over 2 rows) 78.1 in (over 2 rows) -2.6 in
Cargo Volume 13.9 ft3 14.8 ft3 -0.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2006 2dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
It fits me perfectly. Actually, so does the rear, but I bought a coupe. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2006 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
seats are pretty comfortable and lots of leg room see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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 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
2006 2dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
The front is great, but you have to be in a car seat or a small person to not mind the back seat. Little legroom, small seats. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2006 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
not much room in the back if the front passengers has their seats all the way back see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze

2016 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2016 The old Chevrolet Cruze, like the Ford Focus, had a rear seat on the tight side even by compact sedan standards. According to the specs, the new one has only gained a few tenths of legroom. But the improvement feels much larger. Chevrolet claims that rear knee room (not a standard spec) has increased by two inches, and this aligns much better with my perceptions. Some competitors, including the Honda Civic, continue to offer more rear seat space. But the new Cruze's back seat could be the most comfortable in the class for two average-sized men. With a position well above the floor, the rear seat cushion provides much better thigh support than the typical sedan, much less the typical compact sedan. The Civic has a lower rear cushion and insufficient foot space under its front seats, squandering its on-paper legroom advantage. Up front the Cruze has comfortable seats (though, like those in the Civic, without adjustable lumbar support) but shoulder room typical of a compact car. The Civic has two more inches of shoulder room and feels more like a midsize sedan in the front seat. Both cars have good driving positions with reasonably compact instrument panels. In L and LS trim, the new Cruze has a 14.9-cubic-foot trunk, nearly identical to that of the new Civic and about as large as you'll find in the class. But the LT and Premier have a compact spare tire that reduces cargo volume to 13.6 cubic feet. Still pretty good. Next year both cars will also be available as hatchbacks. see full Chevrolet Cruze review
 

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