Toyota Highlander (2021) vs. Chevrolet Cobalt (2010) Specs

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2021 Toyota Highlander and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Specifications

Model Year	2021	2010
Model	Toyota Highlander	Chevrolet Cobalt
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.2 in	103.3 in	8.9 in
Length	194.9 in	180.5 in	14.4 in
Width	76.0 in	67.9 in	8.1 in
Height	68.1 in	57.1 in	11 in
Curb Weight	4145 lb.	2975 lb.	1170 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.9 gal.	13.0 gal.	4.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.2 in	38.5 in	2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.0 in	53.0 in	6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.2 in	49.5 in	7.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.8 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	37.7 in	1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	51.4 in	7.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.0 in	49.6 in	7.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.0 in	33.7 in	7.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.1 in	0.0 in	36.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	45.6 in	0.0 in	45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	27.7 in	0.0 in	27.7 in
Total Legroom	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	75.5 in (over 2 rows)	35.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.0 ft³	13.9 ft³	2.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	48.4 ft³	13.9	34.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	84.3 ft³	13.9 ft³	70.4 ft³

2021 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review

2021 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2020	4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander 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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