2006 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2006 GMC Envoy

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2006 GMC Envoy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1581 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Envoy (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2006 GMC Envoy
Make Chevrolet GMC
Model Cobalt Envoy
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2196 cc 4163 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 145 HP 291 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 376 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1078 kg 2659 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.4 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 49 L 83 L