Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Nissan Quest | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 124.0 in | -20.7 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 204.1 in | -23.6 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 77.6 in | -9.7 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 71.9 in | -14.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2780 lb. | 4291 lb. | -1511 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 41.7 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 63.7 in | -10.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 65.6 in | -16.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.7 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 41.7 in | -4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 66.2 in | -14.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 67.4 in | -17.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 42.1 in | -8.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.6 in | -61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.6 in | -39.6 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | -47.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -18.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.9 | 87.7 ft3 | -73.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 145.7 ft3 | -131.8 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 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 | 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 |
2008 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The bench back seems kinds stiff after sitting in the captains chairs.That is one thing they could improve. see full Nissan Quest review |
2008 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest review |