Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Subaru Legacy | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 243 hp@6000 241 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 105.1 in | -1.8 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 186.2 in | -5.7 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 68.1 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 56.1 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 2975 lb. | 3435 lb. | -460 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 39.5 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.4 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 51.0 in | -1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 44.1 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 36.5 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 53.7 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 52.6 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 33.9 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |