Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Kia Borrego | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 337 hp@6000 323 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 114.0 in | -10.7 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 192.1 in | -11.6 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 75.4 in | -7.5 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 71.3 in | -14.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2975 lb. | 4405 lb. | -1430 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 20.6 gal. | -7.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.0 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 60.2 in | -7.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 57.1 in | -7.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.7 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 39.0 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 59.1 in | -7.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 56.1 in | -6.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 37.4 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.9 in | -44.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.9 in | -32.9 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 112 in (over 3 rows) | -36.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.9 | 49.3 ft3 | -35.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 97.6 ft3 | -83.7 ft3 |
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 Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego review |