Chevrolet Cobalt (2008) vs. Dodge Caliber (2008) Specs

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2008 Dodge Caliber Specifications

Model Year	2008	2008
Model	Chevrolet Cobalt	Dodge Caliber
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5700 265 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.3 in	103.7 in	-0.4 in
Length	180.5 in	173.8 in	6.7 in
Width	67.9 in	68.8 in	-0.9 in
Height	57.1 in	60.4 in	-3.3 in
Curb Weight	2975 lb.	3156 lb.	-181 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.0 gal.	13.6 gal.	-0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	40.0 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.0 in	54.2 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	49.5 in	52.2 in	-2.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	41.8 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	38.9 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	51.4 in	53.4 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.6 in	49.6 in	0 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.7 in	35.6 in	-1.9 in
Total Legroom	75.5 in (over 2 rows)	77.4 in (over 2 rows)	-1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.9 ft³	18.5 ft³	-4.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.9 ft³	48.0 ft³	-34.1 ft³

2008 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
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2008 Dodge Caliber Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	I have taken many long trips and the front seats never leave you with any discomfort when getting out. see full Dodge Caliber review
2007	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	Plenty of room to stretch out. see full Dodge Caliber review
2007	4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Nicely shaped seats, roomy, feels much larger inside than it is. see full Dodge Caliber review

2008 Dodge Caliber Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	With front seats all the way back, limited legroom. Not a big deal see full Dodge Caliber review
2007	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	When front seats are sild back, very little leg room for passengers in back--even kids. see full Dodge Caliber review
2007	4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD	Not enough rear knee room. Hard to enter and exit the back seat. see full Dodge Caliber review

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