Chevrolet Cobalt

Guide Note

The Chevrolet Cobalt is compact economy car first produced in 2004.

Fast Facts

1. Class: Economy, compact
2. Passengers: 5
3. Engine: 2.2 Liter I4, 2.4 Liter I4, 2.0 Liter I4
4. Transmission: 5-speed manual
5. Fuel Efficiency: 24/33 mpg (2.2), 22/32 mpg(2.4), 22/30 mpg (2.0)
6. Power: 148 HP (2.2), 171 HP (2.4), 260 HP (2.0)
7. Torque: 152 lb-ft (2.2), 167 lb-ft (2.4), 260 lb-ft (2.0)
8. 0-60: 5.7 sec (2.0)
9. MSRP: $14,410 - 22,335

• "Cobalt and the similar Pontiac G5 are reasonably priced, well-equipped compacts available with many appealing features. The high-performance SS has the moves to hold its own against performance-oriented compact cars, such as the Honda Civic Si and MazdaSpeed 3."—ConsumerGuide¹

• "Aside from the hot-to-trot SS model, the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is far behind the class leaders in terms of handling, seat comfort, build quality and overall refinement. Even General Motors itself offers a better choice."—Edmunds.com²

• "With solid chassis, respectable powertrains, and attractive interiors, the lineup covers three models: LS, LT, and Sport."—Car and Driver³

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