Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
Model | Volkswagen Passat | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.7 in | 103.3 in | 3.4 in |
Length | 188.2 in | 180.5 in | 7.7 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 67.9 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 57.1 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3344 lb. | 2780 lb. | 564 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.4 in | 38.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 53.0 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 49.5 in | -49.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.8 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 37.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 51.4 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 49.6 in | -49.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 33.7 in | 4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat 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 |