Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Dodge Magnum | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 350 hp@5000 390 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 120.0 in | -16.7 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 197.7 in | -17.2 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 74.1 in | -6.2 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 58.3 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2975 lb. | 4125 lb. | -1150 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.7 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 58.7 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 56.2 in | -6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.8 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 38.1 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 57.6 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 55.5 in | -5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 40.2 in | -6.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 82 in (over 2 rows) | -6.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -13.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 71.6 ft3 | -57.7 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 Dodge Magnum Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
more or less a full sized car...very comfortable on long trips...power seats recline well. see full Dodge Magnum review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
SRT style seats fit very well, provide excellent side suppiort. see full Dodge Magnum review |