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Chevrolet Cobalt MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
6 model years · 2005–2010
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Chevrolet Cobalt fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Chevrolet Cobalt for 6 model years, 2005 to 2010. Across those years its combined rating runs 23–30 MPG. The latest model year, 2010, has 7 configurations rated 25–30 MPG combined and costing $2,180–$2,610 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2005 is the 2010 XFE Coupe 2.2L 4-cyl FWD, at 30 MPG.
Chevrolet Cobalt MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-2010 (1st gen) Generation page | ||
| 2010 | 25–30 | $2,180–$2,610 |
| 2009 | 25–30 | $2,180–$2,610 |
| 2008 | 25–29 | $2,250–$3,210 |
| 2007 | 23–25 | $2,610–$3,490 |
| 2006 | 23–25 | $2,610–$3,490 |
| 2005 | 23–25 | $2,610–$3,490 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Chevrolet Cobalt generations
1 generations between 2005 and 2010. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2010 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Chevrolet Cobalt's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Chevrolet Cobalt run 23–30 MPG across model years 2005 to 2010. The latest year, 2010, is rated 25–30 MPG.
Which Chevrolet Cobalt model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE Coupe 2.2L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2005, at 30 MPG.
How much does a Chevrolet Cobalt cost to fuel per year?
For MY2010, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,180–$2,610 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,180.
Has the Chevrolet Cobalt's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 25 MPG in 2005 to 30 MPG in 2010, 5 MPG more.