2006 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 49 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 (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Cobalt | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |