Petrol · 2005–2010
Chevrolet Cobalt
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Chevrolet Cobalt. By the official figures, the 2010 uses 8.1 L/100km, about $2,173 a year in Australia.
- Fuel use
- 8.1 L/100km
- 2010 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,173
- at today's prices in Australia
- On a full tank
- 592 km
- 48 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Cobalt costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Australia first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $19.58 per 100 km | $2,173 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $23.84 per 100 km | $2,623 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £22.76 per 100 miles | £1,593 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $15.01 per 100 miles | $2,026 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Cobalt, 2005–2010
Specs for the 2.2 Ecotec; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- Cobalt
- Built
- 2005-2010
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,583 mm
- Width
- 1,725 mm
- Height
- 1,433 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,624 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,294 kg
- Boot
- 391 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.2 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,374 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 118 kW
- Torque
- 210 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8.7 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 48 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
Chevrolet Cobalt questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Chevrolet Cobalt?
The 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt uses 8.1 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Chevrolet Cobalt cost to run a year in Australia?
About $2,173 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.41/L and a typical year's driving in Australia.
How far does a Chevrolet Cobalt go on a full tank?
About 592 km from its 48 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Chevrolet Cobalt's boot?
391 L, for the 2.2 Ecotec.
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