Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Cobalt | Volvo V50 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 103.9 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 178.0 in | 2.5 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 69.7 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 57.4 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2780 lb. | 3321 lb. | -541 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.9 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 55.2 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 53.7 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.6 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 38.1 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 54.1 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 50.7 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 34.4 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -49 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 |
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |