Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 273 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.3 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 167.4 in | 180.3 in | -12.9 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 67.9 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 55.7 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3211 lb. | 2925 lb. | 286 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 38.7 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 53.0 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 49.5 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.0 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 35.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 49.0 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 46.1 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 32.2 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 6.3 ft3 |
2013 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
The front seats are wonderful. I tend to get stiff and sore when I sit too long in a car, especially my old VW GTI and our other VW Passat wagon. These seats in the C30 are very comfortable and I felt good getting out after a long drive. see full Volvo C30 review |
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 |