Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Lexus RX | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 107.9 in | -4.6 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 187.8 in | -7.3 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 74.2 in | -6.3 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 66.3 in | -9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2780 lb. | 4178 lb. | -1398 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.1 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 58.0 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 55.6 in | -6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.1 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.7 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 57.6 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 54.5 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 36.8 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 40.0 ft3 | -26.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 80.3 ft3 | -66.4 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 |
2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review |
2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review |
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