Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,624 mm | 2,616 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,585 mm | 4,559 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,725 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,261 kg | 1,474 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 64 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,057 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,257 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 1,016 mm | 957 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,260 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 965 mm | -109 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 394 L | 949 L | -555 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 | 1,934 L | 12.9 |
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 |
2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |