Toyota Camry vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Review

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Toyota Camry packs quite a punch and will knock the Chevrolet Cobalt down a few rungs. On the other hand, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Chevrolet Cobalt and the Toyota Camry definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Camry's engine isn't much more massive than the Chevrolet Cobalt's. The Chevrolet Cobalt could learn a lesson or two from the Camry in terms of pickup.

Utility
Neither the Cobalt nor the Toyota has a marked advantage in terms of seating capacity.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly take the Chevrolet Cobalt for a fill-up almost as often as the Toyota Camry.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota offers a bit more head room than the Chevrolet Cobalt, there really isn't much of a difference. The Camry offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Chevrolet Cobalt does.

Dimensions
The Toyota is tremendously more bulky than the Chevrolet. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Toyota Camry than the Chevrolet Cobalt because of its larger tank. The Chevrolet and the Toyota compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Chevrolet Cobalt to the dealership as the Toyota Camry. The Toyota consumes a lot of gasoline compared to the Chevrolet Cobalt. Producing an exact fuel economy evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Chevrolet Cobalt is the winner with respect to gas mileage. The Cobalt is tremendously less costly than the Toyota Camry when it comes to MSRP. The Chevrolet Cobalt will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Toyota Camry. The Toyota Camry will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Chevrolet Cobalt.

Warranty
The Camry and the Chevrolet Cobalt have the same basic warranty.