Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Lexus GS | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 112.2 in | -8.9 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 190.0 in | -9.5 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 71.7 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 56.1 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 2975 lb. | 3916 lb. | -941 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 37.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 56.3 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 54.4 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.5 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 55.1 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 51.4 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 36.4 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
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 |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |