Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 109.8 in | -6.5 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 193.7 in | -13.2 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 72.4 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 57.9 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2975 lb. | 3547 lb. | -572 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 57.3 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 55.1 in | -5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.5 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.3 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 56.5 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 55.9 in | -6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 38.0 in | -4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | -5 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | -2.7 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 Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review |