2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt would be higher. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva 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, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. (206 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt.
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2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Captiva | Cobalt |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 49 L |