Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Ford Escape | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 103.1 in | 0.2 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 174.7 in | 5.8 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 71.1 in | -3.2 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 67.7 in | -10.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2975 lb. | 3369 lb. | -394 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 16.5 gal. | -3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.4 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 56.6 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 53.3 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.6 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.2 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 55.9 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 49.1 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 35.6 in | -1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -15.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -52.4 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 |
2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Wide bench seat with no humps. Middle passenger has good leg room where many other vehicles have a large hump to straddle. see full Ford Escape review |
2011 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |