2011 Seat Altea vs. 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, 2011 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt would be higher. 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 8 more horse power than 2011 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2011 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 30 kg more than 2011 Seat Altea. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Seat Altea. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Seat Altea | 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
Make | Seat | Chevrolet |
Model | Altea | Cobalt |
Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 49 L |