Hyundai Genesis (2015) vs. Chevrolet Cobalt (2008) Specs

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2015 Hyundai Genesis and 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Specifications

Model Year	2015	2008
Model	Hyundai Genesis	Chevrolet Cobalt
Engine	5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 420 hp@6000 383 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.5 in	103.3 in	15.2 in
Length	196.5 in	180.5 in	16 in
Width	74.4 in	67.9 in	6.5 in
Height	58.3 in	57.1 in	1.2 in
Curb Weight	4541 lb.	2975 lb.	1566 lb.
Fuel Capacity	20.3 gal.	13.0 gal.	7.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.1 in	38.5 in	2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.3 in	53.0 in	5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.7 in	49.5 in	6.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.7 in	41.8 in	3.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.2 in	37.7 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.1 in	51.4 in	5.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.8 in	49.6 in	5.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.0 in	33.7 in	1.3 in
Total Legroom	80.7 in (over 2 rows)	75.5 in (over 2 rows)	5.2 in
Cargo Volume	15.3 ft³	13.9 ft³	1.4 ft³

2015 Hyundai Genesis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	Unlike in the past, the Cadillac CTS is smaller and lighter than its direct competitors. Instead, the strategy of fielding a larger, heavier car has passed to Hyundai. The new Genesis is about the same length as the old one, and is only an inch longer than the Cadillac (196.5 vs. 195.5 inches). But it rides on a considerably longer wheelbase (118.5 vs. 114.6 inches) and is also significantly wider (74.4 vs. 72.2 inches). These more generous dimensions pay off in about three more inches of rear legroom and over two more inches of rear shoulder room. Based on interior measurements, the Genesis is actually a large sedan, not a midsize. Still, all is not golden in the back seat of the Genesis. Its cushion is mounted a little too low to provide sufficient thigh support (typical in this segment), and its backrest felt like it was reclined a bit too much. see full Hyundai Genesis review

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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

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