Model Year | 2009 | 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 |
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 |
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 |