Petrol · 2005–2010

Chevrolet Cobalt

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Chevrolet Cobalt. By the official figures, the 2010 uses 8.1 L/100km: 35 mpg UK, 29 mpg US.

Chevrolet Cobalt in silver
Fuel use
8.1 L/100km
2010 official
UK mpg
35 mpg
US mpg
29 mpg
On a full tank
592 km
48 L tank

What a Cobalt costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$23.84 per 100 km$2,623
Australia$2.41/L petrol$19.55 per 100 km$2,170
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£22.76 per 100 miles£1,593
United States$4.35/gal petrol$15.01 per 100 miles$2,026

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Cobalt, 2005–2010

Specs for the 2.2 Ecotec; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
Cobalt
Built
2005-2010
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,585 mm
Width
1,725 mm
Height
1,450 mm
Wheelbase
2,624 mm
Kerb weight
1,286 kg
Boot
394 L

Engine

Engine
2.2 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
2,286 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
127 kW
Torque
216 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9 L/100km
Fuel tank
48 L

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2010Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2009Petrol8.7 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2008Petrol9.1 L/100km31 mpg26 mpg—
2007Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2006Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2005Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—

Chevrolet Cobalt questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Chevrolet Cobalt?

The 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt uses 8.1 L/100km by its official figures: 35 mpg in UK gallons and 29 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Chevrolet Cobalt cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,623 in New Zealand, $2,170 in Australia, £1,593 in United Kingdom, $2,026 in United States.

How far does a Chevrolet Cobalt go on a full tank?

About 592 km (368 miles) from its 48 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Chevrolet Cobalt's boot?

394 L, for the 2.2 Ecotec.

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