2008 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2008 Ford Focus 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 (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 643 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Cobalt (206 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2008 Ford Focus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Cobalt | Focus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2201 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 51 L |