2009 Chevrolet Cobalt vs 2008 Hyundai Tiburon

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

2008 Hyundai Tiburon

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2-Door Coupe Base

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cobalt 2-Door Coupe Base	25	35	$14,540	$14,990
Cobalt 2-Door Coupe LS	25	37	$14,955	$15,660
Cobalt 2-Door Coupe LT w/1LT	25	37	$15,719	$16,460
Cobalt 2-Door Coupe LT w/2LT	24	33	$15,719	$16,460
Cobalt 2-Door Coupe SS	22	30	$22,466	$23,525
Cobalt 4-Door Sedan Base	25	35	$14,540	$14,990
Cobalt 4-Door Sedan LS	25	37	$14,955	$15,660
Cobalt 4-Door Sedan LT w/1LT	25	37	$15,719	$16,460
Cobalt 4-Door Sedan LT w/2LT	24	33	$15,719	$16,460
Cobalt 4-Door Sedan SS	22	30	$22,466	$23,525

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2-Door Coupe Automatic GS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Tiburon 2-Door Coupe Automatic GS	20	27	$17,610	$18,370
Tiburon 2-Door Coupe Automatic GT	17	24	$20,138	$21,270
Tiburon 2-Door Coupe Automatic GT Limited	17	24	$21,313	$22,770
Tiburon 2-Door Coupe Manual GS	20	28	$16,571	$17,270
Tiburon 2-Door Coupe Manual GT	17	24	$19,109	$20,170
Tiburon 2-Door Coupe Manual SE	16	24	$21,174	$22,620

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$14,540

$17,610

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$14,990

$18,370

Monthly Payment Estimate

$250 / month

$306 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The price is right for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt, yet most of its competitors offer a better overall value.

As good as 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is, its resale value is hurt by the poor quality of earlier models. It's important that you anticipate steep depreciation before committing.

TCC Likes

Smooth ride
Road noise is quite absent
Impressive fuel economy

Good value
Sporty styling
Strong warranty protection

TCC Dislikes

Engine noise
Steering feels vague
Drab interior

Stiff ride
Resale value

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

27 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

35.7

34.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.0

50.6

Front Leg Room (in)

42.0

43.1

Front Hip Room (in)

49.5

51.6

Passenger Volume (ft³)

81.9

Second Leg Room (in)

32.2

29.9

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

38.0

Second Hip Room (in)

46.1

44.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.0

53.9

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

180.5

173.0

Height, Overall (in)

55.5

52.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.1

59.1

Wheelbase (in)

103.3

99.6

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.9

69.3

Track Width, Front (in)

58.7

59.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.9

14.8

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

12 x 0.5

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.7 x 0.94

11.0 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.6

13.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

35.8

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.6

2.6

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Size

P195/65R15

P205/55VR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

N2H

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/65R15

P205/55VR16

Rear Tire Order Code

N2H

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2721

2972

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x 6

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x 6

16 x 6.5

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

6.9

3.2

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas 4-Cyl

Gas I4

Fuel System

MFI

MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

150 @ 4900

136 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

LAP

Displacement

2.2L/134.3

2.0L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

155 @ 6100

138 @ 6000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.02

1.53

Trans Order Code

MM5

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.63

4.41

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.98

0.71

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.58

2.84

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.35

1.00

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.31

2.48

Summary

Body Style

2 Door Coupe

2 Door Hatchback Coupe

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Cobalt

Hyundai Tiburon

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Premium Ride

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Premium Ride

Independent

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

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