Chevrolet Cobalt vs Pontiac G6
The Chevrolet Cobalt is more fuel-efficient at 25 MPG combined, against 24 MPG for the Pontiac G6. At EPA assumptions that is about $100 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Cobalt | Pontiac G6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 3,056 | 2,605 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 272 and 25 | 141 and 14 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 68,000 miles | 75,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 6 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 25 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 22 and 31 | 21 and 31 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,700 | $2,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 3,056 complaints for the Chevrolet Cobalt and 2,605 for the Pontiac G6. 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, 6 for the Pontiac G6.