Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Nissan LEAF | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 106.3 in | -3 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 175.0 in | 5.5 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 69.7 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 61.0 in | -3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2780 lb. | 3366 lb. | -586 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 13 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 41.2 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.4 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 51.5 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.1 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.3 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 52.5 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 50.0 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 31.1 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 0.0 | 13.9 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 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |