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Chevrolet Cobalt (2009) vs. Kia Forte (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2011 Kia Forte specs.

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2011 Kia Forte Specifications

Model Year 2009 2011  
Model Chevrolet Cobalt Kia Forte  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.3 in 104.3 in -1 in
Length 180.5 in 178.3 in 2.2 in
Width 67.9 in 69.9 in -2 in
Height 57.1 in 57.5 in -0.4 in
Curb Weight 2780 lb. 2707 lb. 73 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.0 gal. 13.7 gal. -0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 40.0 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.0 in 55.7 in -2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 49.5 in 53.0 in -3.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 43.3 in -1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.7 in 37.8 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 51.4 in 54.7 in -3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.6 in 53.3 in -3.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.7 in 35.0 in -1.3 in
Total Legroom 75.5 in (over 2 rows) 78.3 in (over 2 rows) -2.8 in
Cargo Volume 13.9 ft3 14.7 ft3 -0.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Kia Forte

2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review
2011 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review
2010 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review
 
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