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Shown: 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT. Photo: Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2010
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2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt MPG & Fuel Cost

6 model years · 23–30 MPG combined

30 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
City
37 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · XFE Coupe 2.2L 4-cyl FWD
$2,180

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small car configurations, MY2010. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt at a glance

The 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt covers 6 model years in the EPA database (30 configurations in all), rated 23–30 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2010, costs about $2,180 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the XFE Coupe 2.2L 4-cyl FWD (30 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. The best combined rating in the generation, 30 MPG, was reached in 2009 and 2010.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt by model year

2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2010 Gas 25–30 MPG $2,180–$2,610 Ratings changed
2009 Gas 25–30 MPG $2,180–$2,610 Ratings changed
2008 Gas 25–29 MPG $2,250–$3,210 Ratings changed
2007 Gas 23–25 MPG $2,610–$3,490 Ratings changed
2006 Gas 23–25 MPG $2,610–$3,490 Ratings changed
2005 Gas 23–25 MPG $2,610–$3,490 First year

What the 2010 XFE Coupe 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$182

$2,180 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$3.63

Per 100 miles

$14.53

Five years

$10,900

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small car median

$1,090less a year

Class median $3,270 a year, MY2010

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt MPG

Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,180.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.2L
Combined
25–30 MPG
Per year
$2,180–$2,610

Gas configurations (7)

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
XFE Coupe (Most efficient) 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 25 37 30 $2,180
XFE Sedan 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 25 37 30 $2,180
Coupe 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 25 35 29 $2,250
Sedan 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 25 35 29 $2,250
Coupe 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 24 33 27 $2,420
Sedan 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 24 33 27 $2,420
SS Coupe 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 22 30 25 $2,610

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt MPG

25–30 MPG · $2,180–$2,610/yr

Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration moves from 29 to 30 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,250 to $2,180, $70 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.2L
Combined
25–30 MPG
Per year
$2,180–$2,610

Gas configurations (4)

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
XFE (Most efficient) 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 25 37 30 $2,180
Cobalt 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 25 35 29 $2,250
Cobalt 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 24 33 27 $2,420
Cobalt 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 22 30 25 $2,610

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt MPG

25–29 MPG · $2,250–$3,210/yr

Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 29 MPG, up 4. Its annual cost goes from $2,610 to $2,250, $360 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.2L, 2.4L
Combined
25–29 MPG
Per year
$2,250–$3,210

Gas configurations (6)

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
XFE (Most efficient) 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 25 36 29 $2,250
Cobalt 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 24 33 27 $2,420
Cobalt 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 22 31 26 $2,510
Cobalt 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 22 32 26 $3,090
Cobalt 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 22 31 25 $3,210
Cobalt 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 22 30 25 $3,210

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt MPG

23–25 MPG · $2,610–$3,490/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,610.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.2L, 2.4L
Combined
23–25 MPG
Per year
$2,610–$3,490

Gas configurations (5)

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Cobalt 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 22 31 25 $2,610
Cobalt 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 22 31 25 $3,210
Cobalt 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 21 29 24 $2,720
Cobalt 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 21 29 24 $3,350
Cobalt 2.0L 4-cyl supercharged 2.0L 4-cyl supercharged FWD 20 28 23 $3,490

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt MPG

23–25 MPG · $2,610–$3,490/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,610.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.2L, 2.4L
Combined
23–25 MPG
Per year
$2,610–$3,490

Gas configurations (5)

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Cobalt 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 22 31 25 $2,610
Cobalt 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 22 31 25 $3,210
Cobalt 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 21 29 24 $2,720
Cobalt 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.4L 4-cyl FWD 21 29 24 $3,350
Cobalt 2.0L 4-cyl supercharged 2.0L 4-cyl supercharged FWD 20 27 23 $3,490

3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2005 Chevrolet Cobalt MPG

23–25 MPG · $2,610–$3,490/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.2L
Combined
23–25 MPG
Per year
$2,610–$3,490

Gas configurations (3)

2005 Chevrolet Cobalt gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Cobalt 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 22 31 25 $2,610
Cobalt 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 21 29 24 $2,720
Cobalt 2.0L 4-cyl supercharged 2.0L 4-cyl supercharged FWD 20 27 23 $3,490

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the XFE Coupe 2.2L 4-cyl FWD: $2,960 in California and $1,900 in Texas, a $1,060 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2010 small car models.

2003 Toyota Corolla (E120)

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30 MPG · $2,180/yr
2010 Kia Forte SX (TD)

2010 Kia Forte

30 MPG · $2,180/yr
2005 Chevrolet Aveo LT Sedan (T200)

2010 Chevrolet Aveo

30 MPG · $2,180/yr
2011 Suzuki Swift (FZ) GL 5-door hatchback

2010 Suzuki Swift

30 MPG · $2,180/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

  • 2005-2010 (1st gen)
All Chevrolet Cobalt years All Chevrolet models

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt get?

EPA rates the 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt at 23–30 MPG combined across 30 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2010 XFE Coupe 2.2L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 30 MPG (25 city, 37 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt?

The XFE Coupe 2.2L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 30 MPG, in 2009 and 2010. The lowest top rating, 25 MPG, was in 2005, 2006 and 2007.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the XFE Coupe 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,180 a year. Across all 7 configurations the cost runs $2,180–$2,610 a year. That is a $430 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt 100 miles?

About $14.53 per 100 miles for the XFE Coupe 2.2L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $14.53 and $17.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The XFE Coupe 2.2L 4-cyl FWD is rated 25 city and 37 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 12 MPG.

How does the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt compare with other small car configurations?

The XFE Coupe 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,180 a year to fuel, $1,090 less than the class median of $3,270, and less than 9 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 338 rated small car configurations for MY2010, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt different from the 2009 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,180. EPA lists 7 configurations for 2010 against 4 configurations for 2009. See the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt for that year.