Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Toyota Prius | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 106.3 in | -3 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 176.4 in | 4.1 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 68.7 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 58.7 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2780 lb. | 3042 lb. | -262 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.6 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 54.9 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 52.7 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.5 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 53.1 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 51.2 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 36.0 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -7.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -25.7 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 |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |