Chevrolet Cobalt (2007) vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac (2009) Specs

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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Specifications

Model Year	2007	2009
Model	Chevrolet Cobalt	Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Engine	supercharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@5600 200 lb-ft@4400	4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUT
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.3 in	130.5 in	-27.2 in
Length	180.5 in	210.2 in	-29.7 in
Width	67.9 in	73.7 in	-5.8 in
Height	57.1 in	72.5 in	-15.4 in
Curb Weight	2975 lb.	4618 lb.	-1643 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.0 gal.	22.5 gal.	-9.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	39.8 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.0 in	59.0 in	-6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	49.5 in	55.4 in	-5.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	42.4 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	38.5 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	51.4 in	58.9 in	-7.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.6 in	55.5 in	-5.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.7 in	36.9 in	-3.2 in
Total Legroom	75.5 in (over 2 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	-3.8 in
Cargo Volume	13.9 ft³	0.0	13.9 ft³

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2006	2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	seats are pretty comfortable and lots of leg room see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2006	2dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It fits me perfectly. Actually, so does the rear, but I bought a coupe. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2006	2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	not much room in the back if the front passengers has their seats all the way back see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2006	2dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The front is great, but you have to be in a car seat or a small person to not mind the back seat. Little legroom, small seats. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review

2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range	So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review

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