Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 106.3 in | -3 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 176.2 in | 4.3 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 69.5 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 59.8 in | -2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2780 lb. | 2937 lb. | -157 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.0 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.4 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 53.9 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.5 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.4 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 54.7 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 52.6 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 36.4 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -10.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -51.4 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 |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The Front Seats have plenty of room, I am 6'4"and find there is a lot of room. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Being quite a tall guy one of my favourite tests is to set the front seat in my position and then get in the back seat. In the touring I have at least 4" of knee room. Great for long trips. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable but do not hold you in position during aggressive driving see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |