2006 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2006 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Chevrolet Cobalt (143 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 52 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Volkswagen Sharan 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 Volkswagen Sharan (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2006 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Cobalt | Sharan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2189 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |