Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Ford Focus
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Cobalt and Ford Focus contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Cobalt and the Ford Focus.
In comparing the Chevrolet Cobalt's and the Ford Focus's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Cobalt has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Ford Focus has the advantage in the area of interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Cobalt's and the Ford Focus's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Cobalt is a better car than the Ford Focus.
Pricing: A used 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt ranges from $2,490 to $9,067 while a used 2010 Ford Focus is priced between $3,878 to $9,746.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Cobalt’s base engine makes 155 horsepower, and the Ford Focus base engine makes 143 horsepower. The Cobalt is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles. The Focus is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 473 miles. This gives the Chevrolet Cobalt the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Focus. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Focus has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Chevrolet Cobalt has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$14,990
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$17,170
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$5,512
Price Range:
$2,490 - $9,067
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
39
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
133,792
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$6,258
Price Range:
$3,878 - $9,746
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
102
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
144,983
# Good or Great Deals:
27
Chevrolet Cobalt Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ford Focus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Cobalt
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Focus
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Chevrolet Cobalt Rankings
Not yet available
Ford Focus Rankings
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Cobalt Trim Levels
LS, LS XFE, LT, LT XFE, SS, XFE
Ford Focus Trim Levels
SE, SES, S, SEL
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
155 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
150 foot-lbs @ 4900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
143 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
136 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 37 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 488 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 35 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
324 / 473 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power outlet:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
49 inches
Cargo Space:
13.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
83.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
13.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2721 lbs
Width:
67.9 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
180.3 inches
Wheelbase:
103.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2588 lbs
Width:
67.9 inches
Height:
58.6 inches
Length:
175 inches
Wheelbase:
102.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/50R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Imperial Blue Metallic
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony
Blue
Blue Flame Metallic
Silver
Ingot Silver Metallic
White
Not available
Gray
Sterling Grey Metallic
Red
Sangria Red Metallic
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Medium Stone
Black
Charcoal Black
