2010 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Its Competition

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2 Jan 6, 2010

The Cobalt has an acceptable ride, but when compared to almost all of its rivals, most of which have been redesigned in the past couple of years, it’s difficult to make a case for it.

For example, the Honda Civic and Ford Focus offer the same variants, such as coupe or sedan versions, and provide better handling in comparison.

The redesign in both also yields more modern, attractive interiors with the only drawback being the Honda Civic’s slightly cramped rear compartment.

Other than these two, even the Corolla, Sentra, and Elantra have more desirable and better-equipped interiors, as well as a better all-around feel.

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Meta Rating
6.4 There's not much to recommend on the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, though it does have good fuel economy and a reasonably comfortable interior.	7.2 If you've got around $15,000 to spend, the 2010 Ford Focus is a great choice, especially if you are prioritizing safety or comfort.	7.2 The 2010 Hyundai Elantra remains a perfectly competent and spacious—if slightly boring—sedan, while the Touring wagon gets a more exciting personality.	7.6 The 2010 Nissan Sentra looks plain on the outside and is only offered in one body style, but there's a lot to love for shoppers who value a comfortable, well-appointed interior.	7.8 The 2010 Toyota Corolla has two different personalities: a bare-basic entry-level model and the sporty—but pricey—Corolla XRS.	N/A
MSRP From
$14,990	$16,290	$14,145	$15,420	$15,450	N/A
Gas Mileage
22 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy	24 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy	26 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy	21 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy	22 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas 4-Cyl	Gas I4	Gas I4	Gas I4	Gas I4	N/A
EPA Class
Sub-compact	Compact	Mid-Size	Compact	Compact	N/A
Style Name
2dr Coupe Base	4dr Sedan S	4dr Sedan Man Blue	4dr Sedan I4 Manual 2.0	4dr Sedan Man (Natl)	N/A
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	N/A
Passenger Capacity
5	5	5	5	5	N/A
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
2 Door Coupe	4 Door Sedan	4 Door Sedan	4 Door Sedan	4 Door Sedan	N/A
Transmission
Manual	Manual w/OD	Manual w/OD	Manual	Manual w/OD	N/A