Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Honda CR-V | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,624 mm | 2,619 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,585 mm | 4,554 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,725 mm | 1,819 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,261 kg | 1,537 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 58 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,039 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,257 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 980 mm | -22 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,260 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 978 mm | -122 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 394 L | 1,011 L | 393 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 | 2,064 L | 11.9 |
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 |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V review |