Chevrolet Cobalt vs Pontiac G6
The Chevrolet Cobalt is more fuel-efficient at 25 MPG combined, against 24 MPG for the Pontiac G6. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Cobalt | Pontiac G6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 2,004 | 1,828 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 173 and 21 | 87 and 31 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 65,000 miles | 84,000 miles |
| Recalls | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 25 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 22 and 31 | 20 and 30 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,300 | $2,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 2,004 complaints for the Chevrolet Cobalt and 1,828 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, 4 for the Pontiac G6.