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Chevrolet Cobalt (2009) vs. Nissan Versa (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2012 Nissan Versa specs.

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2012 Nissan Versa Specifications

Model Year 2009 2012  
Model Chevrolet Cobalt Nissan Versa  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.3 in 102.4 in 0.9 in
Length 180.5 in 175.4 in 5.1 in
Width 67.9 in 66.7 in 1.2 in
Height 57.1 in 59.6 in -2.5 in
Curb Weight 2780 lb. 2350 lb. 430 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.0 gal. 10.8 gal. 2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 39.8 in -1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.0 in 51.7 in 1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 49.5 in 48.1 in 1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 41.8 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.7 in 37.0 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 51.4 in 51.9 in -0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.6 in 46.2 in 3.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.7 in 37.0 in -3.3 in
Total Legroom 75.5 in (over 2 rows) 78.8 in (over 2 rows) -3.3 in
Cargo Volume 13.9 ft3 14.8 ft3 -0.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Versa

2012 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Even with the front seats slid all the way back, this car still has more room than almost any other car -- almost as much room as a BMW 780IL. see full Nissan Versa review
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
2012 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD
When I bought the car, I laid the seat down all the way to make sure it would be comfortable enough to nap on.  It is, but it's slightly more comfortable if the car is parked on an incline because the seat doesn't quite go down completely flat... although come to think of it I haven't tried raising the seat height with the lever then setting the seat back.  Anyway, the passenger side doesn't have a seat height adjustment lever and it doesn't quite make a 180% flat angle either. see full Nissan Versa review
 
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