Chevrolet Cobalt (2006) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2013) Specs

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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year	2006	2013
Model	Chevrolet Cobalt	Volkswagen Tiguan
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 171 hp@6200 163 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.3 in	102.5 in	0.8 in
Length	180.5 in	174.5 in	6 in
Width	67.9 in	71.2 in	-3.3 in
Height	57.1 in	65.6 in	-8.5 in
Curb Weight	2865 lb.	3404 lb.	-539 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.0 gal.	16.8 gal.	-3.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	39.1 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.0 in	56.2 in	-3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	49.5 in	0.0 in	49.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	40.1 in	1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.7 in	39.0 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	51.4 in	55.0 in	-3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	49.6 in	0.0 in	49.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.7 in	35.8 in	-2.1 in
Total Legroom	75.5 in (over 2 rows)	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	-0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.9 ft³	23.8 ft³	-9.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.9 ft³	56.1 ft³	-42.2 ft³

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The 6 way adjustable drivers seat really makes for a comfortable ride. Driving upwards of 700km a day for 4 days straight gave me a great chance to test this out, and I never once got stiff and sore. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2006	2dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It fits me perfectly. Actually, so does the rear, but I bought a coupe. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2006	2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	seats are pretty comfortable and lots of leg room see full Chevrolet Cobalt review

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The rear seat leg-room is not for adults. Only small kids can fit back there. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2007	2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	In coupe form, the rear seats are cramped and and things can be somewhat claustrophobic in the back. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2007	2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It is a sport compact car, so as one would expect, the rear seat is fairly difficult to get to, but once you are there, it is quite comfortable. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2006	2dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The front is great, but you have to be in a car seat or a small person to not mind the back seat. Little legroom, small seats. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2006	2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	not much room in the back if the front passengers has their seats all the way back see full Chevrolet Cobalt review

2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review

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