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Chevrolet Cobalt MPG

MPG Number of Vehicles
20 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
21 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
22 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
23 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
24 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
25 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
26 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
27 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
28 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
29 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
30 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
31 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
32 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
33 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
34 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
35 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
36 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
37 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
38 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
39 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
40 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
41 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
42 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2009 2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual FWD 25.88
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With the turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 engine, 5-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt has been averaging 25.88 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2009 Chevrolet Cobalts in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 80 miles per hour (about 47.8 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (34 percent), in heavy traffic (6 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
2009 2009 4dr Sedan 155-hp 2.2L I4 4-sp automatic FWD 32.87
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2009 2009 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-sp manual FWD 30.2
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Around town it's not great, but out on the open road mileage almost doubles. 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
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
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
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The best documented rating I could find when looking indicated it still did not rival Fiesta. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review
 

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Gas Mileage (MPG)

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 MPG based on how and where you drive a car.