Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Mazda Mazda2 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 98.0 in | 5.3 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 155.5 in | 25 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 66.7 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 58.1 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 2780 lb. | 2306 lb. | 474 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 11.3 gal. | 1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.1 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 52.8 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 50.9 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.1 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.0 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 51.2 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 46.8 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 34.8 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 27.0 ft3 | -13.1 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 |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2011 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |