Subaru Outback (2010) vs. Chevrolet Cobalt (2010) Specs

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2010 Subaru Outback and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Specifications

Model Year	2010	2010
Model	Subaru Outback	Chevrolet Cobalt
Engine	3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	AWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	107.9 in	103.3 in	4.6 in
Length	188.2 in	180.5 in	7.7 in
Width	71.7 in	67.9 in	3.8 in
Height	65.7 in	57.1 in	8.6 in
Curb Weight	3544 lb.	2975 lb.	569 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	13.0 gal.	5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.8 in	38.5 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in	53.0 in	3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	49.5 in	-49.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.0 in	41.8 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	37.7 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	51.4 in	4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	49.6 in	-49.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	37.8 in	33.7 in	4.1 in
Total Legroom	80.8 in (over 2 rows)	75.5 in (over 2 rows)	5.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.3 ft³	13.9 ft³	20.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	71.3 ft³	13.9 ft³	57.4 ft³

2010 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Impressed with the seat comfort/adjustability/durability. 12+hours in the chair is no problem. see full Subaru Outback review
2011	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	Wide space with lots of shoulder, hip, leg and head room. Seats are comfy too without being decadent. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The driver's seat with its 10 way adjustments was rival to Volvo's orthopedic chair. The passenger seat, however was akin to something out of a Yaris & this was the main reason we did not buy this car. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	This is a big one for me since I'm 6'6". The seat is very comfortable, even with my long legs. With it all the way back, I can fit in the rear seat as well. Also, heated seats are a wonderful thing. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	It seems to have as much room as my Chevy Suburban. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed manual AWD	More then enough room for my children and their car seats. Much more room compared to my VW Passat Wagon I traded in. see full Subaru Outback review

2010 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	There are no adjustements for height, lumbar or tilt for the passenger in any of the available trim levels. We would have bought this car new from the dealer otherwise. see full Subaru Outback review
2010	4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	One complaint is the hard, short driver's seat. I use a gel cushion. I had after market leather installed. see full Subaru Outback 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

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