Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Kia Sportage | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,624 mm | 2,629 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,585 mm | 4,351 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,725 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,261 kg | 1,465 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 58 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,034 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,257 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 1,001 mm | 957 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,260 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 945 mm | -89 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 394 L | 668 L | -274 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 | 1,886 L | 12.9 |
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 |
2007 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
2007 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |