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2005 Chevrolet Cavalier
Coupe FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$14,975
2 listings nationwide

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2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
1LT Coupe FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$5,531
10 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2005 Chevrolet Cavalier
Coupe FWD

The 2005 model year was the last for the workhorse Chevrolet Cavalier. The midsize compact was more than showing its age: The bad juju of its outdated platform and iffy safety record w...

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
1LT Coupe FWD
Michael Perkins Review:

The 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt is what it is, and that’s a good value for a...

The Good: The 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt offers quality for the class at a great pric...

The Bad: The 2010 Cobalt’s 2.2-liter engine struggles in all but cruising situa...

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2005 Chevrolet Cavalier
Coupe FWD
GuruW14LJ writes:
Sturdy little car with a surprisingly amount of room and hauling capacity. Trim was cheap and cracked easily.
105
tglenn76 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupe FWDReview:

Perfect Car For Saving Gas! — This car has been driven by my 19 year old son since his junior year of high school. It has been th...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

55
Nick 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupe FWDReview:

Pretty Good Car — i dont like that it has no power windows, no power locks, and the number one thing cruise control.th...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
1LT Coupe FWD
Grown writes:
Very quick love the sporty look great on gas low maintenance.
105
Michael 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt 1LT Coupe FWDReview:

Good Dd — I've had this car for a little over a year now. I'm still pleased by most of it. It's pretty quick ...

Primary Use: Family transportation

Specs

2005 Chevrolet Cavalier
Coupe FWD
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
1LT Coupe FWD
Powertrain 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
21 MPG
23 MPG
24 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
31 MPG
33 MPG
33 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 14 gal 13.2 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
140 hp @ 5,600 RPM
140 hp @ 5,600 RPM
155 hp @ 6,100 RPM
Torque
150 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
150 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
150 lb-ft @ 4,900 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10:1
10:1
10:1
Displacement
2,200 cc
2,200 cc
2,200 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.38 in x 3.72 in
3.38 in x 3.72 in
3.38 in x 3.72 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Optional Optional
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Optional --
Curtain Airbags -- Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Front Driver 4 stars 4 stars
Front Passenger 4 stars 5 stars
Side Driver 1 stars 4 stars
Side Rear Passenger 2 stars 4 stars
Rollover (pre-2011) 4 stars 4 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Optional Optional
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Optional Standard
CD Changer Optional --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Optional Standard
Power Door Locks Optional Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 41.9 in 42 in
Back Legroom 32.7 in 32.2 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 13.2 cu ft 13.9 cu ft
Standard Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs --
Maximum Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs --
Exterior
Length 180.9 in 180.3 in
Width 68.7 in 67.9 in
Height 53 in 55.7 in
Wheelbase 104.1 in 103.3 in

Available Options

2005 Chevrolet Cavalier
Coupe FWD
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
1LT Coupe FWD

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