Mini Hardtop (2016) vs. Chevrolet Cobalt (2008) Specs

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2016 Mini Hardtop and 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Specifications

Model Year	2016	2008
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
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

2016 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

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2008 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
2007	2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The 6 way adjustable drivers seat really makes for a comfortable ride. Driving upwards of 700km a day for 4 days straight gave me a great chance to test this out, and I never once got stiff and sore. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2007	2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	In coupe form, the rear seats are cramped and and things can be somewhat claustrophobic in the back. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2007	4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD	The rear seat leg-room is not for adults. Only small kids can fit back there. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2007	2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	It is a sport compact car, so as one would expect, the rear seat is fairly difficult to get to, but once you are there, it is quite comfortable. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review

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