2010 Volkswagen Citi vs. 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Citi and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 380 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt (203 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. (125 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Citi | 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Chevrolet |
| Model | Citi | Cobalt |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1423 cc | 2201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 49 L |
