Chevrolet Cobalt (2008) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2007) Specs

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2007 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2007
Model	Chevrolet Cobalt	Mazda Mazda6
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.3 in	105.3 in	-2 in
Length	180.5 in	186.8 in	-6.3 in
Width	67.9 in	70.1 in	-2.2 in
Height	57.1 in	56.7 in	0.4 in
Curb Weight	2975 lb.	3589 lb.	-614 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.0 gal.	18.0 gal.	-5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	38.7 in	-0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.0 in	56.1 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	49.5 in	54.7 in	-5.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	42.3 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	37.1 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	51.4 in	54.9 in	-3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.6 in	54.1 in	-4.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.7 in	36.5 in	-2.8 in
Total Legroom	75.5 in (over 2 rows)	78.8 in (over 2 rows)	-3.3 in
Cargo Volume	13.9 ft³	15.2 ft³	-1.3 ft³

2008 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
2007	2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The 6 way adjustable drivers seat really makes for a comfortable ride. Driving upwards of 700km a day for 4 days straight gave me a great chance to test this out, and I never once got stiff and sore. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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	2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	In coupe form, the rear seats are cramped and and things can be somewhat claustrophobic in the back. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2007	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The rear seat leg-room is not for adults. Only small kids can fit back there. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2007	2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It is a sport compact car, so as one would expect, the rear seat is fairly difficult to get to, but once you are there, it is quite comfortable. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review

2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD	Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

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