2008 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. Combined fuel economy ranges from 25 to 29 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 25 city / 36 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 25 to 29 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 25 and 36 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,300 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt XFE Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.2L | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 36 | 29 MPG | $2,300 |
| Cobalt Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.2L | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG | $2,500 |
| Cobalt Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG | $3,150 |
| Cobalt Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.2L | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| Cobalt Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG | $3,300 |
| Cobalt Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG | $3,300 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,300 per year in fuel, versus $3,300 for the least efficient.