Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Chevrolet Sonic
Highlights
| 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$14,990
|
$16,720
|
| Engine Type |
Gas 4-Cyl
|
Turbocharged Gas I4
|
| MPG |
25 City / 37 Hwy
|
26 City / 34 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
155 hp
|
138 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas 4-Cyl
|
Turbocharged Gas I4
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
150 @ 4900
|
148 @ 1850
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
155 @ 6100
|
138 @ 4900
|
| Displacement |
2.2L/134.3
|
1.4L/83
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
25 City / 37 Hwy
|
26 City / 34 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
6.9 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
15 x 6 in
|
15 x -TBD- in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P195/60R15
|
P195/65R15
|
| Front Wheel Size |
15 x 6 in
|
15 x -TBD- in
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P195/60R15
|
P195/65R15
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Not Available in
|
N/A
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Not Available
|
T115/70R16
|
Suspension
| 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Premium Ride
|
MacPherson Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Premium Ride
|
Semi-Independent Torsion Beam
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
w/Coil Springs
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Not Available
|
w/Coil Springs
|
Steering
| 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
4
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
35 ft
|
| Steering Type |
Electric Rack & Pinion
|
Electric Pwr Steering
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
17
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall |
57 in
|
60 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
34 in
|
35 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
68 in
|
68 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
59 in
|
59 in
|
| Length, Overall |
180 in
|
174 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
58 in
|
59 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
87 ft³
|
90 ft³
|
| Front Hip Room |
50 in
|
51 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
103 in
|
99 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
51 in
|
53 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
46 in
|
52 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
15 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,783 lbs
|
2,857 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
13 gal
|
12 gal
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
Not Available lbs
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Assist |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Navigation System |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
438
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
100
|
Brakes
| 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
Not Available in
|
N/A
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.7 x 0.94 in
|
10.8 x 1.0 in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
Not Available
|
4-Wheel
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt or the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic?
The 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt is more reliable than the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2010 Cobalt versus a reliability rating of 3.7 for the 2020 Sonic.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt or the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic?
The 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt is more fuel efficient than the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic with 30 MPG combined versus 29 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt or the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic?
The 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt is cheaper than the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic with a $14,990 starting MSRP versus a $16,720 starting MSRP.
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