Ford Taurus (2012) vs. Chevrolet Cobalt (2007) Specs

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2012 Ford Taurus and 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Specifications

Model Year	2012	2007
Model	Ford Taurus	Chevrolet Cobalt
Engine	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500	supercharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@5600 200 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.9 in	103.3 in	9.6 in
Length	202.9 in	180.5 in	22.4 in
Width	76.2 in	67.9 in	8.3 in
Height	60.7 in	57.1 in	3.6 in
Curb Weight	4415 lb.	2975 lb.	1440 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.0 gal.	13.0 gal.	7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.0 in	38.5 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	53.0 in	4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.3 in	49.5 in	6.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.8 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.8 in	37.7 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.9 in	51.4 in	5.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.8 in	49.6 in	6.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	33.7 in	4.4 in
Total Legroom	80 in (over 2 rows)	75.5 in (over 2 rows)	4.5 in
Cargo Volume	20.1 ft³	13.9 ft³	6.2 ft³

2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review

2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review
2012	0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review

2007 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 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	seats are pretty comfortable and lots of leg room 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

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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
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

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