Chevrolet Cobalt (2009) vs. Ford Explorer (2020) Specs

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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2020 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2009	2020
Model	Chevrolet Cobalt	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	5-speed manual	10-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.3 in	119.1 in	-15.8 in
Length	180.5 in	198.8 in	-18.3 in
Width	67.9 in	78.9 in	-11 in
Height	57.1 in	69.9 in	-12.8 in
Curb Weight	2975 lb.	4727 lb.	-1752 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.0 gal.	17.9 gal.	-4.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	40.7 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.0 in	61.8 in	-8.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	49.5 in	59.2 in	-9.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	42.3 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	40.5 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	51.4 in	61.9 in	-10.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.6 in	59.1 in	-9.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.7 in	39.0 in	-5.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.9 in	-38.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	54.6 in	-54.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.9 in	-40.9 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	32.2 in	-32.2 in
Total Legroom	75.5 in (over 2 rows)	113.5 in (over 3 rows)	-38 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.9 ft³	18.2 ft³	-4.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	13.9	47.9 ft³	-34
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.9 ft³	87.8 ft³	-73.9 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

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