Model Year | 2015 | 2009 | |
Model | Mini Hardtop | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5200 236 lb-ft@1250 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.1 in | 103.3 in | -2.2 in |
Length | 157.4 in | 180.5 in | -23.1 in |
Width | 68.0 in | 67.9 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 57.1 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3010 lb. | 2975 lb. | 35 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 13.0 gal. | -2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.5 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.2 in | 53.0 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 49.5 in | -49.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.8 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.7 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.6 in | 51.4 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.6 in | -49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.3 in | 33.7 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 40.7 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 26.8 ft3 |
2015 Mini Hardtop Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The 4 Door has 1.5 inches more rear legroom than the regular Hardtop, but 32.3 inches still isn't much. At 5-9, I can squeeze behind myself with perhaps an inch between my knees and the carved-out front seatbacks. Rear headroom is relatively abundant even though the seat cushion is mounted a comfortable height off the floor. The rear doors, though an improvement over the Clubman's single rear-hinged half-door, are still small and don't open wide. A Ford Fiesta ST might be at least as tight in the back seat, but the GTI, with 35.6 inches of rear legroom, is far roomier and easier to get into and out of. see full Mini Hardtop review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mini Hardtop.
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 |