Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Mercury Sable | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 112.9 in | -9.6 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 202.1 in | -21.6 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 74.5 in | -6.6 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 61.5 in | -4.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2975 lb. | 3670 lb. | -695 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.6 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 57.8 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 53.7 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 38.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 57.6 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 53.6 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 41.2 in | -7.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 82.5 in (over 2 rows) | -7 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | -7.3 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 |
2008 Mercury Sable Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
nice large car, easy for baby car seat and plenty of leg room for adults see full Mercury Sable review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
roomy seats and you sit up a bit for good visabilty see full Mercury Sable review |