Chevrolet Cobalt (2008) vs. Mini Clubman (2012) Specs

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2012 Mini Clubman Specifications

Model Year	2008	2012
Model	Chevrolet Cobalt	Mini Clubman
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 208 hp@6000 192 lb-ft@1850
Transmission	5-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	2dr Coupe	3dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.3 in	100.3 in	3 in
Length	180.3 in	155.0 in	25.3 in
Width	67.9 in	66.3 in	1.6 in
Height	55.7 in	56.1 in	-0.4 in
Curb Weight	2925 lb.	2844 lb.	81 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	-0.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	39.0 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.0 in	50.3 in	2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	49.5 in	0.0 in	49.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.4 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.7 in	37.7 in	-2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	45.9 in	3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	46.1 in	0.0 in	46.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	32.3 in	-0.1 in
Total Legroom	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	73.7 in (over 2 rows)	0.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.9 ft³	9.2 ft³	4.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.9 ft³	32.8 ft³	-18.9 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

2012 Mini Clubman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Even with the rear-hinged "club door, " the Clubman's rear seat is difficult to get into and out of. The Veloster's third door is considerably larger and more usable, while the Fiesta has four real doors. The Veloster also has much more rear legroom than either the Mini or the Ford, both of which are a tight fit for adults. Compared to the Hardtop, though, the Clubman is significantly more practical. I can sit behind my 5-9 self with a little knee room to spare. Rear headroom is abundant. Even if you're not going to put people in the back seat, the extra door eases access to anything you're storing in the rear seat. When traveling in the RX-8, my father and I frequently use the rear doors to stow and retrieve hiking boots and daypacks. The same might be done with a computer bag or briefcase when commuting. Both the Veloster and the Clubman would benefit from a second rear-hinged door, on the driver's side. see full Mini Clubman review

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