Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Dodge Journey | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 113.8 in | -10.5 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 192.4 in | -11.9 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 72.2 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 66.6 in | -9.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2975 lb. | 3884 lb. | -909 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -7.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.8 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 57.5 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 53.8 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 40.8 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.9 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 56.9 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 54.4 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 33.6 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.7 in | -37.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.5 in | -43.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 23.4 in | -23.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 97.8 in (over 3 rows) | -22.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 10.7 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.9 | 37.0 ft3 | -23.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 67.6 ft3 | -53.7 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Always considering the price, The journey is quite comfortable even for long trips. Went 12 hours with a friends journey and not even tired. see full Dodge Journey review |
2011 Dodge Journey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Cushion in the seats are not good. with my bad back long drives are not very good. Need to add a cushion or it is hard on my butt. see full Dodge Journey review |