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Chevrolet Cobalt Fuel Economy (km/L)

km/L Number of Vehicles
12 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
13 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
14 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
15 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
16 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
17 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
18 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
19 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
20 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
21 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
22 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
23 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
24 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
25 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
26 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
27 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
28 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
29 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
30 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
31 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
32 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
33 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
34 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
35 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
36 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
37 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
38 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
39 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
40 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
41 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
42 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
43 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
44 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
45 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
46 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
47 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
48 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
49 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
50 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
51 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
52 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
53 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
54 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
55 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
56 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
57 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
58 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
59 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
60 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
61 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
62 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
63 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
64 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
65 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
66 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
67 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
68 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
69 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
70 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
71 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
72 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
73 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
74 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
75 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
76 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
77 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
78 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
79 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
80 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
81 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
82 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
83 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
84 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain km/L  
2008 2008 4dr Sedan 155-hp 2.2L I4 5-sp manual FWD 76.26
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With the 116 kilowatts 2.2L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt has been averaging 76.26 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalts in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 67 kilometers per hour (about 70.7 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (10.4 percent), in heavy traffic (6.4 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
2008 2008 4dr Sedan 155-hp 2.2L I4 4-sp automatic FWD 65.8
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2008 2008 2dr Coupe 171-hp 2.4L I4 5-sp manual FWD 60.48
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2008 2008 2dr Coupe 171-hp 2.4L I4 4-sp automatic FWD 65.85
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2008 2008 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual FWD 67.5
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2008 2008 2dr Coupe 155-hp 2.2L I4 5-sp manual FWD 67.83
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2008 2008 2dr Coupe 155-hp 2.2L I4 4-sp automatic FWD 69.9
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
In mixed driving I get 25 - 26 MPG, even with 75 mph stints and popping in and out of traffic. In pure highway, gets 28+ at 70+ see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
The fuel economy is very good considering the performance available. I typically get better than 25MPG with a fair bit of city driving and fairly heavy throttle. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2008 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Better than most North American cars. Lower carbon footprint. Cheaper to run. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2007 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Most neighbors report 35 mpg on hyway. here we do mostly high spped highway. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2007 2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I like that the 2.4L engine is able to put out significantly more power than the 2.2L and keep the same economy. The SS 2.4L is pretty quick and fun to drive and I still get 28 mpg on average just gunning around town with a lead foot and about 20% high see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2007 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD
While not as impressive as some of its competitors, the Cobalt is still good for low to mid 30s if driven properly. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2007 2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Under good highway driving conditions the Cobalt can go 700km on a single tank, but even in harsh conditions fuel economy is reasonable. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2007 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
34 MPG observed - and this from a roomy stylish car that cost me less that 15,000 see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
2007 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
While the Cobalt may only get 23mpg in real city driving with a heavy foot, it is still relatively easy to achieve 28mpg in the city and 35+mpg on freeway. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
 

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Gas Mileage (km/L)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Chevrolet Cobalt's real-world km/L based on how and where you drive a car.