2009 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2009 Mitsubishi Colt 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 101 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 189 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt (203 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Colt. 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt has automatic transmission and 2009 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 2009 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2009 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
Model | Cobalt | Colt |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2201 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.3 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 47 L |