Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Volkswagen CC | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 106.7 in | -3.4 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 188.9 in | -8.4 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 73.0 in | -5.1 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 55.8 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2975 lb. | 3628 lb. | -653 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 37.4 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 56.0 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 0.0 in | 49.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.6 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 36.6 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 54.7 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 0.0 in | 49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 37.3 in | -3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 0.7 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 |
2013 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Press reviews have talked about this. Great shape, and the pleather is comfy (not on hot summer days). see full Volkswagen CC review |
2013 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
legroom is great but headroom is tight for over 6 foot see full Volkswagen CC review |