Chevrolet Cobalt vs Ford Fusion
The Chevrolet Cobalt is more fuel-efficient at 25 MPG combined, against 23 MPG for the Ford Fusion. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Cobalt | Ford Fusion | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 2,004 | 1,277 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 173 and 21 | 73 and 6 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 65,000 miles | 85,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 25 MPG | 23 MPG |
| City and highway | 22 and 31 | 20 and 29 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,300 | $2,900 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 2,004 complaints for the Chevrolet Cobalt and 1,277 for the Ford Fusion. 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, 4 for the Ford Fusion.