Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Ford Five Hundred | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,624 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,585 mm | 5,098 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,725 mm | 1,892 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,527 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,261 kg | 1,652 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 76 L | -27 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,001 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,257 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 980 mm | -22 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,260 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 1,064 mm | 855 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,111 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 394 L | 600 L | -206 L |
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 |
2006 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
6 foot + individuals will love the leg room front and back and the command level seating (sits up higher than a regular car) see full Ford Five Hundred review |