| | | | | 2007 / 2008 Nissan Sentra | 2007 / 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt | | Base Price : | $14,750 (free price quote) | $12,975 - $20,495 (free price quote) | | Engine : | 2.0 L | 2.2L | | Layout : | Front Wheel Drive | FWD | | Displacement : | 122 cu.in. | 2201 | | Valve : | 16 | 16 | | Transmission : | 6-Speed Manual | 5 Speed Manual | | Fuel Capacity : | 15 gal. | 13 gal. | | Fuel Economy - City : | 29 | 25 | | - Highway : | 36 | 34 | | | | | | Suspension - F : | Independent | Independent | | - R : | Torsion Beam | Semi-Independent | | | | | | Brakes - F : | Disc | Disc | | - R : | Drum | Drum | | | | | | Horsepower : | 135 | 148@5600 | | Torque : | 140 | 152@4200 | | Redline : | N/A | 6500 | | | | | | Top Speed : | N/A | 143 mph | | 0-60 mph : | N/A | 7.4 sec. | | 0-¼ mile : | N/A | 15.7 sec @ 82 mph | | 60-0 Breaking Distance : | N/A | N/A | | 200 ft skid pad : | N/A | N/A | | | | | | CurbWeight : | N/A | 2991 lbs. | | Overall length : | 179.8 in. | 180.5 in. | | Wheelbase : | 105.7 in. | 103.3 in. | | Overall width : | 70.5 in. | 67.9 in. | | Height : | 59.5 in. | 55.5 in. |
2007 / 2008 Nissan Sentra Pros : - Standard side-impact and side-curtain airbags
- Estimated 29/36 mpg (city/highway)
- Roomier interior than 2006 model
- 4 inches higher than 2006 model
- Optional keyless start
- Standard tire-pressure monitoring Cons : - ABS not standard
- Drum, not disc, rear brakes
- Styling not daring
2007 / 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Pros : - Respectable acceleration from all powertrains
- Smooth and quiet ride
- Good crash test scores Cons : - Cheap interior plastics
- Cramped backseat
- Lack of interior storage
- Dull handling
- Mediocre fit and finish
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