2006 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2009 Seat Altea
To start off, 2009 Seat Altea is newer by 3 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. In terms of performance, 2009 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 558 kg more than 2009 Seat Altea.
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 (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Seat Altea. 2009 Seat Altea 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. 2009 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2009 Seat Altea | |
Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
Model | Cobalt | Altea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2196 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 55 L |