Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Kia Amanti | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,624 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,585 mm | 4,978 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,725 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,349 kg | 1,710 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 70 L | -21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,016 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,257 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,130 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 975 mm | -17 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,260 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 940 mm | -84 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 394 L | 439 L | -45 L |
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 |
2009 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti review |