Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 194 kW@5300 353 Nm@2000 |
3.9L V6 OHV-2v 179 kW@5800 327 Nm@2800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,624 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,585 mm | 4,783 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,725 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,349 kg | 1,504 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 62 L | -13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,006 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,257 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 955 mm | 3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,260 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 978 mm | -122 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 394 L | 436 L | -42 L |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |
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 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The rear legroom and seat comfort are suitable for two adults on extended trips. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
during a six hour drive felt no fatigue see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The Malibu seats have the comfort of a Lexus and the supportive nature of an Accord. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I tried the LS cloth, LT2 Ultralux, and LTZ leather seats...all of them were uncomfortable. Too little padding. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I like the seating for the front seats. it fits me very good. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The front passenger seat is like sitting in a hole. It can be difficult to get out of. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |