2008 Chevrolet CobaltFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Subcompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
24
MPG
Highway
33
MPG
Combined
27
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 6 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
31.3MPG average+15.8% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 27 MPG · Owner reported avg: 31.3 MPG
Range: 27–35 MPG
Driving mix: City 46% / Highway 54%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 31.3 real world MPG based on 6 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 27 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
24
Hwy
33
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 5-spd
Premium
City
22
Hwy
32
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $3,150/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
31
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Premium
City
22
Hwy
31
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $3,250/yr
Manual 5-spd
Premium
City
22
Hwy
30
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $3,250/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Manual 5-spd | Premium | 22 | 32 | 26 | $3,150 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,250 |
| Manual 5-spd | Premium | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,250 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 329 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 11.0 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.4L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.2L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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