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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
2008 Hyundai Elantra

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
MSRP $15,175 - $24,995
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2008 Hyundai Elantra
MSRP $15,845 - $23,195
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4
Gas I4
Displacement
2.2L/134 2.4L/146 2.0L/- TBD -
2.0L/121
Fuel System
SFI SIDI
MPI
Horsepower
148 hp @ 5600 rpm 170 hp @ 6200 rpm 260 hp @ 6200 rpm
138 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
152 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm 167 ft-lb @ 4800 rpm 260 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm
136 ft-lb @ 4600 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed manual "Getrag" transmission w/OD 5-speed manual transmission w/OD & performance short-throw shifter
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.2 - 9.4 L/100 km
8.2 - 8.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.9 - 6.4 L/100 km
6.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
5.9 - 9.4 L/100 km
6.0 - 8.4 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
50.0 L
53.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
Front Disc Rear Drum 4 Wheel Disc
Front Disc Rear Drum 4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Optional
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
970 - 978 mm
1,016 mm
Front Leg Room
1,062 - 1,067 mm
1,105 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,346 - 1,349 mm
1,412 mm
Rear Head Room
907 - 958 mm
955 mm
Rear Leg Room
833 - 856 mm
889 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,260 - 1,306 mm
1,400 mm
Trunk Volume
396 L
402 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,624 mm
2,649 mm
Length, Overall
4,580 - 4,585 mm
4,506 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,737 mm
1,775 mm
Height, Overall
1,415 - 1,450 mm
1,481 mm
Min Ground Clearance
137 mm
150 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,216 - 1,307 kg
1,248 - 1,313 kg
Front Tire Size
P205/55R16 P195/60R15 P205/50R17 P225/40R18
P195/65TR15 P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
P205/55R16 P195/60R15 P205/50R17 P225/40R18
P195/65TR15 P205/55HR16
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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