Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Lexus IS | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 107.5 in | -4.2 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 180.1 in | 0.4 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 70.9 in | -3 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 56.1 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 2780 lb. | 3455 lb. | -675 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -4.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 37.2 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.4 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 54.1 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.9 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 36.7 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 52.7 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 53.7 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 30.6 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 0.9 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 |
2010 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cramped rear seat. Minimal knee and leg room when there is a front driver/passenger. Minimal room for the toddler when sitting in a car seat. Seats 2 small kids at best. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This is a small car. Interior seating is comfortable but tight. Unless the driver is very short, forget about the back seat. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Don't buy this car if you ever plan on carrying four adults. see full Lexus IS review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Yeah, the back is small but still big enough to handle for the poor rear seat passengers. see full Lexus IS review |