Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Nissan Quest | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 118.1 in | -14.8 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 200.8 in | -20.3 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 77.6 in | -9.7 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 71.5 in | -14.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2780 lb. | 4367 lb. | -1587 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 42.1 in | -3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 64.5 in | -11.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 57.3 in | -7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.8 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 41.6 in | -3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 63.2 in | -11.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 66.0 in | -16.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 36.7 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.0 in | -40 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.2 in | -61.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.6 in | -49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.5 in | -40.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -45.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -21.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.9 | 63.6 ft3 | -49.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -94.5 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 Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The seats are deeply upholstered and have generous side bolsters. Beneath the deep cushions there seems to be a well-designed form that bodes well for long trips. see full Nissan Quest review |