Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Honda Civic | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.3 in | 3 in |
Length | 176.7 in | 180.5 in | -3.8 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 67.9 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.1 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2628 lb. | 2780 lb. | -152 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.0 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 49.5 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.8 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 37.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 51.4 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 49.6 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 33.7 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review |
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 |