Hyundai Sonata (2016) vs. Chevrolet Cobalt (2006) Specs

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2016 Hyundai Sonata and 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Specifications

Model Year	2016	2006
Model	Hyundai Sonata	Chevrolet Cobalt
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1350	supercharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@5600 200 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.4 in	103.3 in	7.1 in
Length	191.1 in	180.5 in	10.6 in
Width	73.4 in	67.9 in	5.5 in
Height	58.1 in	57.1 in	1 in
Curb Weight	3492 lb.	2975 lb.	517 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	13.0 gal.	5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.4 in	38.5 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	53.0 in	4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.3 in	49.5 in	5.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	45.5 in	41.8 in	3.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.0 in	37.7 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	51.4 in	5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.1 in	49.6 in	6.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.6 in	33.7 in	1.9 in
Total Legroom	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	75.5 in (over 2 rows)	5.6 in
Cargo Volume	16.3 ft³	13.9 ft³	2.4 ft³

2016 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review

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2006 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 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
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 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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 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	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 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
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

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