Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Honda Civic | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 105.1 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 177.3 in | 3.2 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 69.0 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 56.5 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2780 lb. | 2608 lb. | 172 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.0 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 56.6 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 50.5 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.0 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.1 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 53.3 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 51.4 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 36.2 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 | 1.4 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 |
2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Interior dimensions haven't changed, so the 2013 Civic continues to have one of the segment's roomiest rear seats (though not in the same league as the VW Jetta). A barely there floor hump and a broad cushy center seat render the Civic more capable than most compact sedans of seating three adults, though the rear cushion is somewhat low and hip room is in short supply. You'll find more shoulder room but less rear legroom in the Dart's back seat. Midsize sedans often don't offer much more rear legroom, but their seats tend to be more comfortably positioned. see full Honda Civic review |
2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2012 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review |