Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Kia Optima | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 274 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1650 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 110.0 in | -6.7 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 190.7 in | -10.2 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 72.1 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 57.9 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2975 lb. | 3468 lb. | -493 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.0 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 57.3 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 54.7 in | -5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 45.5 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 55.7 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 54.5 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 34.7 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -1.5 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 |
2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
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