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Chevrolet Cobalt (2009) vs. Toyota Prius (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2008 Toyota Prius specs.

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2008 Toyota Prius Specifications

Model Year 2009 2008  
Model Chevrolet Cobalt Toyota Prius  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.3 in 106.3 in -3 in
Length 180.5 in 175.0 in 5.5 in
Width 67.9 in 67.9 in 0 in
Height 57.1 in 58.1 in -1 in
Curb Weight 2780 lb. 2890 lb. -110 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.0 gal. 11.9 gal. 1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.5 in 39.1 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.0 in 55.3 in -2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 49.5 in 51.0 in -1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 41.9 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.7 in 37.1 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 51.4 in 53.0 in -1.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 49.6 in 51.6 in -2 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.7 in 38.6 in -4.9 in
Total Legroom 75.5 in (over 2 rows) 80.5 in (over 2 rows) -5 in
Cargo Volume 13.9 ft3 14.4 ft3 -0.5 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 2008 Toyota Prius

2008 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Excellent for tall, long legged people - even more leg room than a Cadillac, which appears larger. My children love it! Also plenty of head room for tall people. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
More room than other cars this size. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Do a lot of driving, it will provide required comfort. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
It will work well for passagers see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Comparable to Camry rear seat room see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Fold down seats and rear hatch entrance to place long cargo easily in space. HondaCivic did not have trunk access to rear seats. see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Surprisingly good room for back seat passengers, though tight with a convertible carseat see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Better than my previous mid-size sedan/wagon. see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
good driving position - you can see well and everything is to hand. see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
room for proper adults in the back with good height and leg room. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
No height adjustment and a bizarre seating angle. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Seat needs more lower back support for distance driving. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
If you are much over 5 foot 10 inches tall, the drivers seat might get a little tight. Not much leg support either as the bottom cushion is very short. I hear the 2010 redesign helped with this. Since I use this car for not much more than an hour commute, I tolerate the seat as the rest of the car is so darn good. see full Toyota Prius review
2007 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
no comment. We like what we have see full Toyota Prius review
 
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