Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Ford Focus | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 252 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@2700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,624 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,585 mm | 4,534 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,725 mm | 1,824 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,349 kg | 1,456 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 47 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 973 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,257 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 965 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,260 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 843 mm | 13 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,908 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 394 L | 374 L | 20 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 |
2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2013 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The front passenger seat is cramped, especially on long journeys. My wife is smaller, so its fine for her, but Im an average sized male, about 5'11" and my left knee always aches after a while. see full Ford Focus review |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |