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 | 2,624 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,585 mm | 4,920 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,725 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,349 kg | 1,609 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 70 L | -21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,001 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,257 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 947 mm | 11 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,260 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 965 mm | -109 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,045 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 394 L | 470 L | -76 L |
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 |