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Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6000 300 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 103.3 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 175.4 in | 180.5 in | -5.1 in |
Width | 68.5 in | 67.9 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 56.7 in | 57.1 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3351 lb. | 2975 lb. | 376 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 38.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 53.0 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 49.5 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.8 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 37.7 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 51.4 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.9 in | 49.6 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.0 in | 33.7 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.0 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | -2.9 ft3 |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Body hugging front seats see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I know it is a smaller sedan, but even with the front seats shoved up to that your knees are in the dashboard, that leaves just enough room for an average human in back. Under normal front seat conditions, crushed knees in back. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Seats are very large and not built for comfort for a thinner person. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The rear seat leg room is too small for American sized adults. A little more room would have made this car a lot more livable when family comes to town. This may be THE reason why I upgrade to a midsize car once this car dies. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |
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 |