Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,624 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,585 mm | 4,676 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,725 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,261 kg | 1,691 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 75 L | -26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,021 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,257 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 1,006 mm | 957 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,260 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 935 mm | -79 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 884 mm | -884 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,369 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,133 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 795 mm | -795 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 394 L | 283 L | 111 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.9 | 968 L | -954.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 | 2,214 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 |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |