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2005 Chevrolet Cobalt MPG & fuel economy

The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt is a subcompact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 23 to 25 MPG. Among 45 subcompact cars rated for 2005, it ranks 5th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 22 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2005 #5 of 45 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway3113.27.6
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 2005 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Scion xA30 MPG $1,550
  2. 2Volkswagen Beetle Diesel35 MPG $1,586
  3. 3Toyota Celica28 MPG $1,661
  4. 4Acura RSX26 MPG $1,788
  5. 5Chevrolet Cobalt25 MPG $1,860
  6. 45Maserati Coupe and Gransport12 MPG $4,938
2005 CobaltOther subcompact carsClass median: $3,118/yr

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Cobalt MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cobalt		 Gas 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Cobalt		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl supercharged · 5-speed manual
Cobalt		 Gas 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,576

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
87 cu ft
Cargo volume
14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

2005 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. rivals

vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Cobalt saves $162/yr vs Scion tC 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Cobalt saves $162/yr vs Volkswagen Beetle Diesel 35 MPG · $1,586/yr Beetle Diesel saves $274/yr vs Scion xA 30 MPG · $1,550/yr xA saves $310/yr vs Hyundai Tiburon 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Cobalt saves $162/yr vs Volkswagen Beetle 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Cobalt saves $78/yr vs Ford Mustang 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Cobalt saves $465/yr vs Mazda RX-8 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Cobalt saves $1,432/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 23 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt?

The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt per year?

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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