Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.3 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 177.7 in | 180.5 in | -2.8 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 67.9 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 57.1 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 2780 lb. | 546 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 2.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.5 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.0 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 49.5 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.8 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 37.7 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 51.4 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 49.6 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 33.7 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 49 ft3 |
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 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 |