Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Tesla Model S | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
Engine | Electric 416 hp 443 lb-ft |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 103.3 in | 13.2 in |
Length | 196.0 in | 180.5 in | 15.5 in |
Width | 77.3 in | 67.9 in | 9.4 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.1 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4647 lb. | 2975 lb. | 1672 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 13.0 gal. | -13 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.7 in | 53.0 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 49.5 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.8 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 37.7 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 51.4 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 49.6 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 33.7 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.6 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.4 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 49.5 ft3 |
2013 Tesla Model S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Tesla Model S are reasonably comfortable, but don't look or feel especially luxurious and provide little lateral support in turns. At least in the Performance model the side bolsters should be larger and/or adjustable. The seats in the A7 similarly need more aggressive bolsters. The seats in the S7 have them. see full Tesla Model S review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Tesla Model S.
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 |