2009 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2009 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 804 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento 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, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Cobalt | Sorento |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 80 L |