Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 103.1 in | 0.2 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 177.2 in | 3.3 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 72.7 in | -4.8 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 66.0 in | -8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2780 lb. | 3549 lb. | -769 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.6 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 56.3 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 54.3 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.6 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.2 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 56.5 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 53.9 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 36.8 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 30.5 ft3 | -16.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 77.7 ft3 | -63.8 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 |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |