Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Escape | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,621 mm | 2,624 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,442 mm | 4,585 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,781 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,770 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,432 kg | 1,261 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 49 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,026 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,257 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 958 mm | 38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,247 mm | 1,260 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 904 mm | 856 mm | 48 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 830 L | 394 L | 436 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,877 L | 13.9 | -12.9 L |
2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |
2008 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 |
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 |
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 | 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 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 |