Chevrolet · 2005–2010 · Gas
Chevrolet Cobalt MPG by year
The EPA has rated 6 model years of the Chevrolet Cobalt, from 2005 to 2010. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2010, at 30 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2010 model is 20% more efficient than the best 2005 model (30 vs. 25 MPG). The 2010 model is 33% more efficient than the median subcompact car that year (30 vs. 22.5 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Cobalt, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Cobalt model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 25 |
25 / 37 | 22.5 | — | 4 | $1,550 |
| 2009 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 25 |
25 / 37 | 21 | — | 4 | $1,550 |
| 2008 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 25 |
25 / 36 | 20 | — | 6 | $1,603 |
| 2007 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 23 |
22 / 31 | 20 | — | 5 | $1,860 |
| 2006 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 23 |
22 / 31 | 20 | — | 5 | $1,860 |
| 2005 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 23 |
22 / 31 | 19 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Cobalt year has the best fuel economy?
The 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt, rated up to 30 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,550 a year.
Which Chevrolet Cobalt year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2005 model, whose most efficient version is rated 25 MPG combined (about $1,860 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Chevrolet Cobalt?
The 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt is rated up to 30 MPG combined.