Chevrolet Cobalt (2006) vs. Hyundai Kona (2019) Specs

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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2019 Hyundai Kona Specifications

Model Year	2006	2019
Model	Chevrolet Cobalt	Hyundai Kona
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 171 hp@6200 163 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	4-speed automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.3 in	102.4 in	0.9 in
Length	180.5 in	164.0 in	16.5 in
Width	67.9 in	70.9 in	-3 in
Height	57.1 in	61.0 in	-3.9 in
Curb Weight	2865 lb.	3043 lb.	-178 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	-0.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	39.6 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.0 in	55.5 in	-2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	49.5 in	53.3 in	-3.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	41.5 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	37.8 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	51.4 in	54.5 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.6 in	52.2 in	-2.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.7 in	34.6 in	-0.9 in
Total Legroom	75.5 in (over 2 rows)	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	-0.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.9 ft³	19.2 ft³	-5.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.9 ft³	45.8 ft³	-31.9 ft³

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The 6 way adjustable drivers seat really makes for a comfortable ride. Driving upwards of 700km a day for 4 days straight gave me a great chance to test this out, and I never once got stiff and sore. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2006	2dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It fits me perfectly. Actually, so does the rear, but I bought a coupe. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2006	2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	seats are pretty comfortable and lots of leg room see full Chevrolet Cobalt review

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The rear seat leg-room is not for adults. Only small kids can fit back there. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2007	2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	In coupe form, the rear seats are cramped and and things can be somewhat claustrophobic in the back. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2007	2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It is a sport compact car, so as one would expect, the rear seat is fairly difficult to get to, but once you are there, it is quite comfortable. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2006	2dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The front is great, but you have to be in a car seat or a small person to not mind the back seat. Little legroom, small seats. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2006	2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	not much room in the back if the front passengers has their seats all the way back see full Chevrolet Cobalt review

2019 Hyundai Kona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Hyundai packaged the Kona fairly efficiently, but only so much was possible given the crossover's compact exterior dimensions. At 5-9 I can barely sit behind someone else my height, my knees nearly touching the front seat back. Put taller people in the front seats, and the rear seat would become viable only for small adults and children. The Honda HR-V has a much roomier rear seat (but much less comfortable front seats, at least for me, as their headrests jut too far forward). Most other competitors fall between the two. One exception: the Mazda CX-3 has an even tighter rear seat than the Kona. For those who fit, the Kona's rear seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Hyundai Kona review

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