2009 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2009 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2009 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,726 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 6 (272 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 625 kg more than 2009 Mazda 6.
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 Mazda 6 (365 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. (203 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2009 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Cobalt | 6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2201 cc | 3726 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |
