2008 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2008 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2008 Ford Fusion were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Fusion (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 634 kg more than 2008 Ford Fusion.
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 Ford Fusion (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. (206 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2008 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Cobalt | Fusion |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2201 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 66 L |