Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Mercury Sable | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,624 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,133 mm | 4,585 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,892 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,562 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,665 kg | 1,349 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 49 L | 27 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,468 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,257 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 958 mm | 28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,260 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,046 mm | 856 mm | -855 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,096 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 600 L | 394 L | 206 L |
2009 Mercury Sable Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
nice large car, easy for baby car seat and plenty of leg room for adults see full Mercury Sable review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
roomy seats and you sit up a bit for good visabilty see full Mercury Sable 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 |