Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Volvo C30 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 103.9 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 180.3 in | 167.4 in | 12.9 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 70.2 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 57.0 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2730 lb. | 3201 lb. | -471 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 53.6 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 53.1 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.3 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.7 in | 36.4 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 47.0 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.1 in | 41.5 in | 4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 33.9 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 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 | 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 |
2010 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent support for very long drives. Passengers in the rear say the same. see full Volvo C30 review |
2010 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lack of leg room. This car is a two seater. see full Volvo C30 review |