Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Subaru Legacy | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 250 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.3 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 186.2 in | 180.5 in | 5.7 in |
Width | 68.1 in | 67.9 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 57.1 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3365 lb. | 2975 lb. | 390 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 38.5 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 53.0 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 49.5 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.8 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 37.7 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 51.4 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 49.6 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 33.7 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 11.4 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | -2.5 ft3 |
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I have a hard time fitting into most cars due to headroom issues. Wagon without sunroof fits me perfectly. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats and the heating soothes the sore back see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I’ve driven this car on 8+ hour road trips before and it’s very comfortable on long trips. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
It is tiny. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Passengers have complained that their legs get a little pinched in the rear seat. I tell them to stop being so tall. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Admittedly, the Legacy is a small-ish vehicle. My back seat passengers report being comfortable, but snug. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
There just isn’t much rear leg room. see full Subaru Legacy 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 |