Chevrolet Cobalt (2008) vs. Nissan 350Z (2008) Specs

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2008 Nissan 350Z Specifications

Model Year	2008	2008
Model	Chevrolet Cobalt	Nissan 350Z
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6800 268 lb-ft@4800
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	2dr Coupe	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.3 in	104.3 in	-1 in
Length	180.3 in	169.8 in	10.5 in
Width	67.9 in	71.5 in	-3.6 in
Height	55.7 in	52.1 in	3.6 in
Curb Weight	2925 lb.	3344 lb.	-419 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.0 gal.	20.0 gal.	-7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	38.2 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.0 in	53.6 in	-0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	49.5 in	53.2 in	-3.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	42.6 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	35.7 in	0.0 in	35.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	49.0 in	0.0 in	49 in
Hip Room, Row 2	46.1 in	0.0 in	46.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	0.0 in	32.2 in
Total Legroom	74.2 in (over 2 rows)	42.6 in (over 1 rows)	31.6 in
Cargo Volume	13.9 ft³	6.8 ft³	7.1 ft³

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

2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review

2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD	It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z review
2008	2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z review
2007	2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review
2007	2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD	There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review
2007	2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review

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