Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.3 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 180.5 in | -9.2 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 67.9 in | 2 in |
Height | 61.6 in | 57.1 in | 4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2679 lb. | 2780 lb. | -101 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.5 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.0 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 49.5 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.8 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.7 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 51.4 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 49.6 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 33.7 in | 2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.8 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.2 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 39.3 ft3 |
2007 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2007 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix 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 |