Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Malibu | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
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Wheelbase | 2,852 mm | 2,624 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,872 mm | 4,585 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,786 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,565 kg | 1,261 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 61 L | 49 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,346 mm | 1,257 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 958 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,323 mm | 1,260 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 856 mm | 99 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,027 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 428 L | 394 L | 34 L |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good legroom. Hip room is alittle tight in this year's Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
drivers seat is hard on my back, no matter how much I adjust...seems to be missing some foam on left side bolster...taking into dealer for possible replacement of seat cushion soon see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving this car for a half hour, my back was in pain. How absolutely useless on a roadtrip. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
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 |