Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Amanti | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 103.3 in | 6.9 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 180.5 in | 15.5 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 67.9 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 57.1 in | 1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3770 lb. | 2975 lb. | 795 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.5 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 53.0 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 49.5 in | 5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.5 in | 41.8 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 51.4 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 49.6 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 33.7 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 6 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.5 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
2009 Kia Amanti Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space, leather. see full Kia Amanti review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 264-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Car seat for kid and room for in-laws. see full Kia Amanti 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 |