Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 103.3 in | 3.8 in |
Length | 186.4 in | 180.5 in | 5.9 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 67.9 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 57.1 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3142 lb. | 2780 lb. | 362 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.5 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 53.0 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 49.5 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.8 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 37.7 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 51.4 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 49.6 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 33.7 in | 4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 6 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
2008 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Spacious enough to allow my 84 year old mother to get in and out without injuring herself! see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
After driving the Optima for five days straight for 10+ hours per day, other than the occasional stop, on a road trip, not one time did I get a sore back or thighs. see full Kia Optima review |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |
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 |