2005 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2005 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 163 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt (210 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cobalt | Golf |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 55 L |
