2006 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 325 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt (203 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
Model | Civic | Cobalt |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 49 L |