Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Kia Optima | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,624 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,801 mm | 4,585 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,432 kg | 1,261 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 49 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,450 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,384 mm | 1,257 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,110 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 958 mm | 7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,260 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 856 mm | 104 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 425 L | 394 L | 31 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.
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 |