2006 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2006 Opel Astra

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2006 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Astra (238 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. (143 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Astra weights approximately 127 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.

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 Opel Astra (320 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2006 Opel Astra
Make Chevrolet Opel
Model Cobalt Astra
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2189 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 143 HP 238 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86.1 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94.5 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1266 kg 1393 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2620 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14 L/100km 9.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 52 L