Chevrolet Cobalt vs Honda Civic
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Honda Civic
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet CobaltXFE | Honda CivicLX |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XFE | LX |
| Body style | Coupe | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2010 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet CobaltXFE | Honda CivicLX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $14,990 | $0 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $3,499 (best) | $24,559 |
| Median listing price | $3,499 (best) | $27,477 |
| Highest listing price | $3,499 (best) | $39,075 |
| For sale now | 1 | 9 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet CobaltXFE | Honda CivicLX |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 30 MPG | 36 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 25 MPG | 32 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 37 MPG | 41 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 13 gal (best) | 12 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet CobaltXFE | Honda CivicLX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 155 hp (best) | 150 hp |
| Torque | 150 lb-ft (best) | 133 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.2 L (best) | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet CobaltXFE | Honda CivicLX |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 2 | 4 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 13.9 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 2,721 lbs (best) | 2,875 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 108 in (best) |
| Length | 180.5 in | 185 in (best) |
| Width | 67.9 in | 71 in (best) |
| Height | 55.5 in | 56 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet CobaltXFE | Honda CivicLX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | Not Rated | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | Not Rated | — |
| Rollover | Not Rated | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 5 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Chevrolet Cobalt | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XFE $14,990 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LX $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XFE $14,990 MSRP | Sport $0 MSRP |
| 3 | LS $15,670 MSRP | Sport $0 MSRP |
| 4 | LS $15,670 MSRP | Sport Touring $0 MSRP |
| 5 | LT $16,470 MSRP | Sport-L $0 MSRP |
| 6 | LT $16,470 MSRP | — |
| 7 | SS $24,535 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Chevrolet Cobalt1 for sale
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Honda Civic9 for sale
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Used2024 Honda Civic
Touring
Aegean Blue Metallic•Black42,293 mi$24,922Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA
New2026 Honda Civic
Sport
Platinum White Pearl•Black61 mi$27,477MSRP $28,345Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA
Used2021 Honda Civic
Type R Touring
Rallye Red•Black/Red58,454 mi$39,075Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA
New2026 Honda Civic
Sport
Meteorite Gray Metallic•Black5 mi$27,122MSRP $27,990Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA
New2026 Honda Civic
Sport
Crystal Black Pearl•Black5 mi$27,122MSRP $27,990Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA
- New
2027 Honda Civic
Sport
Meteorite Gray Metallic•Black3 mi$28,412Rancho Santa Margarita Honda
Santa Margarita, CA
Chevrolet Cobalt vs Honda Civic FAQ
- Which is better: 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt or 2027 Honda Civic?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt vs 2027 Honda Civic on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt or 2027 Honda Civic?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Honda Civic starts lower at $0. Live Chevrolet Cobalt listings start at $3,499. Live Honda Civic listings start at $24,559.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt or 2027 Honda Civic?
- The 2027 Honda Civic leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (0).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt or 2027 Honda Civic?
- The 2027 Honda Civic leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (49).
- Which has better horsepower: 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt or 2027 Honda Civic?
- The 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt leads on horsepower in this comparison (260).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt or 2027 Honda Civic?
- The 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,000).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt vs 2027 Honda Civic?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).