Chevrolet Cobalt vs Dodge Charger
The Chevrolet Cobalt is more fuel-efficient at 25 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Dodge Charger. At EPA assumptions that is about $500 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Cobalt | Dodge Charger | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 3,056 | 1,905 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 272 and 25 | 31 and 15 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 68,000 miles | 80,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 25 MPG | 21 MPG |
| City and highway | 22 and 31 | 18 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,700 | $3,200 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 3,056 complaints for the Chevrolet Cobalt and 1,905 for the Dodge Charger. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 5 for the Chevrolet Cobalt, 5 for the Dodge Charger.