2006 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. (145 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 276 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. 2010 Subaru Forester 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. 2010 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Cobalt | Forester |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 211 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1474 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 64 L |