2008 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt would be higher. 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 41 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Civic weights approximately 33 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 Chevrolet Cobalt (206 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Cobalt | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2201 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1294 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |