Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Nissan 350Z | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6200 274 lb-ft@4800 |
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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. | 3339 lb. | -414 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 |
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 |
2006 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 |
2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no back seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is much rear visibility. see full Nissan 350Z review |