2006 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt (171 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 340 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. 2005 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Cobalt | Passat |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2376 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1418 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |