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Compare Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan vs Kia Spectra

Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan
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$14,990
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Kia Spectra
2009 Kia Spectra
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$13,550
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
2.2L 4 Cylinder Gas
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 37 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
13.9 ft³
Trunk Volume
12.2 ft³

Photos

Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan
2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan Rear Angle View
2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan Central Console
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Kia Spectra
2006-2009 Kia Spectra Rear Angle View
2006-2009 Kia Spectra Front Seats
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.2L 4 Cylinder Gas
2.0L Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
155 hp @ 6100 rpm
138 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
150 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm
136 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
2,783 lbs
2,701 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
30 MPG
26 MPG
City
25 MPG
23 MPG
Highway
37 MPG
30 MPG

Emissions

EPA rating
8
7

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13 gallons
14 gallons
Cruising Range City
325 miles
322 miles
Cruising Range Highway
481 miles
420 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
180.3 in
177.2 in
Height
57.1 in
57.9 in
Max Width
67.9 in
68.3 in
Front Width
58.7 in
58.9 in
Rear Width
58.1 in
58.5 in
Wheelbase
103.3 in
102.8 in
Ground Clearance
5.4 in
6.3 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.8 in
42.8 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.5 in
40 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
53 in
55.1 in
Front Seat Hip Room
49.6 in
52.4 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
33.7 in
35.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.7 in
38.2 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
51.4 in
53.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
46.4 in
53.9 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
13.9 ft³
12.2 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter
37.4 ft
33.3 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
Steel Wheels
Front Wheel Size
15" x 6"
15" x TBD
Rear Wheel Size
15" x 6"
15" x TBD

Suspension

Front Suspension
Premium Ride
Independent
Rear Suspension
Premium Ride
Independent

Tires

Front Tire
P195/60R15
P195/60R15
Rear Tire
P195/60R15
P195/60R15

Colors and Materials

Standard Interior Materials

  • Gray, Cloth seat trim
  • Gray, cloth seat trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard

Comfort

A/C
Not Available
Optional
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Corrosion
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
Gas Engine
2 Years / 24,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
Short Term California
3 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance Note
N/A
24-hour roadside assistance
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