2009 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2009 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2009 Hyundai Elantra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Elantra.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt (203 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2009 Hyundai Elantra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
Model | Cobalt | Elantra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2201 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 53 L |