Saab 9-5 (2006) vs. Chevrolet Cobalt (2008) Specs

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2006 Saab 9-5 and 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Specifications

Model Year	2006	2008
Model	Saab 9-5	Chevrolet Cobalt
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	103.3 in	3.1 in
Length	190.4 in	180.5 in	9.9 in
Width	70.5 in	67.9 in	2.6 in
Height	57.2 in	57.1 in	0.1 in
Curb Weight	3530 lb.	2975 lb.	555 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	13.0 gal.	5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.1 in	38.5 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	53.0 in	3.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	49.5 in	-49.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.8 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	37.7 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	51.4 in	5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	49.6 in	-49.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.6 in	33.7 in	2.9 in
Total Legroom	79 in (over 2 rows)	75.5 in (over 2 rows)	3.5 in
Cargo Volume	15.9 ft³	13.9 ft³	2 ft³

2006 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	These are the best seats ever designed. Really. see full Saab 9-5 review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Extremely comfortable and supportive. air-cooled seat option is great in the summer. Front seat ergonomics and comfort blow away those of bmw, infiniti and acura, although leather quality is not as good. see full Saab 9-5 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Both my wife and I find them comfortable for long drives see full Saab 9-5 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Saab seats...enough said. see full Saab 9-5 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	great swar for tall slim people see full Saab 9-5 review
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	9-5 has the best leather seat I ever sit in. see full Saab 9-5 review
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Large supportive front buckets. Vented and heated. Saab seats among the best in the industry. see full Saab 9-5 review

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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