2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 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 (156 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 168 kg more than 2009 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3. 2009 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| Make | Citroen | Chevrolet |
| Model | C3 | Cobalt |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |
