Chevrolet Cobalt MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Chevrolet Cobalt model year from 2005 to 2010 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Cobalt has been offered with 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2010 (up to 30 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Chevrolet Cobalt fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25–30 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 25–30 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 25–29 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 23–25 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 23–25 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 23–25 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt: engines & MPG
The 2010 Cobalt was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 30 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt XFE Sedan | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 37 | 30 MPG |
| Cobalt XFE Coupe | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 37 | 30 MPG |
| Cobalt Sedan | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Cobalt Coupe | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Cobalt Coupe | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| Cobalt Sedan | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| Cobalt SS Coupe | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt: engines & MPG
The 2009 Cobalt was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 30 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt XFE | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 37 | 30 MPG |
| Cobalt | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Cobalt | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| Cobalt | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt: engines & MPG
The 2008 Cobalt was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt XFE | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 36 | 29 MPG |
| Cobalt | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| Cobalt | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| Cobalt | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Cobalt | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Cobalt | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt: engines & MPG
The 2007 Cobalt was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Cobalt | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Cobalt | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cobalt | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cobalt | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt: engines & MPG
The 2006 Cobalt was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Cobalt | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Cobalt | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cobalt | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cobalt | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt: engines & MPG
The 2005 Cobalt was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Cobalt | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cobalt | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Chevrolet Cobalt get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Cobalt range from 25 to 30 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2010 model year.
What engines does the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt have?
The 2010 Cobalt was EPA-rated with 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl engines — see the 2010 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Chevrolet Cobalt require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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