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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is a subcompact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 29 MPG combined (25 city / 36 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 25 to 29 MPG. That's up 4 MPG from the 2007 model. Among 49 subcompact cars rated for 2008, it ranks 5th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,603 a year to fuel.

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Combined 29 MPG 25 MPG city · 36 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,603 15,000 mi/yr · $10.69 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2008 #5 of 49 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 10.6 km/L in the city and 15.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2510.69.4
Highway3615.36.5
Combined2912.38.1

How it ranks among 2008 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1MINI MiniE98 MPGe $918
  2. 2Toyota Yaris32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3Honda Civic CNG28 MPGe $1,554
  4. 4Honda Civic29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Chevrolet Cobalt29 MPG $1,603
  6. 49Aston Martin DB913 MPG $4,558
2008 CobaltOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,821/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Cobalt MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cobalt XFE		 Gas 25 MPG 36 MPG 29 MPG — $1,603
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cobalt		 Gas 24 MPG 33 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Cobalt		 Gas 22 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cobalt		 Gas 22 MPG 32 MPG 26 MPG — $2,279
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Cobalt		 Gas 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $2,370
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Cobalt		 Gas 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $2,370

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
306 g/mi

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. rivals

vs Honda Civic 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac G5 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Scion xD 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Civic CNG 28 MPGe · $1,554/yr Civic CNG saves $50/yr vs Toyota Yaris 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Yaris saves $150/yr vs Nissan Altima 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Cobalt saves $185/yr vs MINI Cooper 32 MPG · $1,852/yr Cobalt saves $248/yr vs MINI Clubman 32 MPG · $1,852/yr Cobalt saves $248/yr vs Volkswagen Beetle 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Cobalt saves $418/yr vs MINI MiniE 98 MPGe · $918/yr MiniE saves $685/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt?

Up to 29 MPG combined (25 city / 36 highway); ratings range from 25 to 29 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt?

The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 10.6 km/L in the city and 15.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt per year?

About $1,603 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $10.69 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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