Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Kia Forte | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 2,624 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,585 mm | 4,641 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,725 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,261 kg | 1,228 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 53 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 986 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,257 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 953 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,260 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 907 mm | -51 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 394 L | 433 L | -39 L |
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 |
2020 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review |
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