Chevrolet Cobalt (2008) vs. Dodge Challenger (2009) Specs

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2009 Dodge Challenger Specifications

Model Year	2008	2009
Model	Chevrolet Cobalt	Dodge Challenger
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000	5.7L V8 OHV-2v 372 hp@5200 401 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Coupe
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.3 in	116.0 in	-12.7 in
Length	180.3 in	197.7 in	-17.4 in
Width	67.9 in	75.7 in	-7.8 in
Height	55.7 in	57.0 in	-1.3 in
Curb Weight	2925 lb.	4041 lb.	-1116 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.0 gal.	19.0 gal.	-6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	39.5 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.0 in	58.2 in	-5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	49.5 in	54.7 in	-5.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	42.0 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.7 in	37.4 in	-1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	53.9 in	-4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	46.1 in	51.4 in	-5.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	32.6 in	-0.4 in
Total Legroom	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	74.6 in (over 2 rows)	-0.4 in
Cargo Volume	13.9 ft³	16.2 ft³	-2.3 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

2009 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD	Challenger has tilt/telescope steering wheel that can be positioned exactly where you want see full Dodge Challenger review
2010	2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD	I can set the front seat in a comfortable location for myself and still have room behind me for a rear seat passenger. Seat can be positioned for a more chair-like seating position. see full Dodge Challenger review
2010	2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD	Larger/wider back seat with capability of handling modern child seats. Adequate space for occasional adult use of back seat. see full Dodge Challenger review
2010	2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD	With the tilt/telescope steering wheel and the larger interior room vs. its competitors this car is easily adjusted to fit the driver and I get out still feeling good after all-day drives. see full Dodge Challenger review
2009	2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD	The most comfortable seats I have ever been in can drive all day and back does not hurt. see full Dodge Challenger review

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