2008 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2008 Volkswagen GLI
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2008 Volkswagen GLI were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen GLI (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen GLI should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 25 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen GLI.
Because 2008 Volkswagen GLI is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen GLI 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 Volkswagen GLI (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen GLI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2008 Volkswagen GLI | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Cobalt | GLI |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 55 L |