Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Nissan Versa | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,624 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,585 mm | 4,470 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,725 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,534 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,261 kg | 1,234 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 50 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,031 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,257 mm | 1,240 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 963 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 1,288 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,260 mm | 1,199 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 965 mm | -109 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 394 L | 391 L | 3 L |
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 |
2011 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 CVT FWD |
Only subcompact we test drove that could actually fit four adults. More rear leg room than many midsize cars. see full Nissan Versa review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats were ample, and well supported. In my last two cars (a Corolla and a Legacy) I needed a lumbar cushion, but not in the Versa. The seat bottoms also supported my thighs for enough of their length for comfort. see full Nissan Versa review |