Petrol · 2005–2010

Chevrolet Cobalt

MPG, running costs and specs for the Chevrolet Cobalt. By the official figures, the 2010 gets 35 mpg, about £1,593 a year in the UK.

Chevrolet Cobalt in silver
MPG
35 mpg
2010 official · 8.1 L/100km
A year's petrol
£1,593
at today's prices in the UK
On a full tank
368 miles
48 L tank
Seats
5

What a Cobalt costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, the UK first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£22.76 per 100 miles£1,593
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$23.84 per 100 km$2,623
Australia$2.41/L petrol$19.58 per 100 km$2,173
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.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2010Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2009Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2008Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2007Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2006Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2005Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—

Chevrolet Cobalt questions

What MPG does the Chevrolet Cobalt get?

The 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt gets 35 mpg in UK gallons by its official figures (8.1 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Chevrolet Cobalt cost to run a year in the UK?

About £1,593 a year at today's average petrol price of £1.74/L and a typical year's driving in the UK.

How far does a Chevrolet Cobalt go on a full tank?

About 368 miles (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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