Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Honda Element | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,624 mm | 2,576 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,585 mm | 4,315 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,725 mm | 1,819 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,261 kg | 1,594 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 60 L | -11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,100 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,257 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 965 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 1,326 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,260 mm | 1,209 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 993 mm | -137 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,035 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 394 L | 711 L | -317 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 | 2,112 L | 11.9 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Honda Element.