2008 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2008 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2008 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 346 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Citroen C5 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. (206 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2008 Citroen C5 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
Model | Cobalt | C5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2201 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1607 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 66 L |