2008 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE MPG and Fuel Economy
On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE.
The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.
Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE is, we have the information you need.
🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE Get?
First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE gets up to 25 miles per gallon in the city, and 36 miles per gallon on the highway.
The combined average MPG for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE is 29 miles per gallon.
💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE?
The estimated fuel costs for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE is $2,150 per year.
That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
If you were to compare a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $750 on fuel.
🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE Consume?
The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE will consume roughly 10 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.
Overview
The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE.
| City MPG | 25 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 36 |
| Combined MPG | 29 |
| Save/Spend vs Average Car | Save $750 |
| Fuel Cost | $2,150 |
| Fuel Type 1 | Regular |
| Barrels of Petroleum | 10 |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 2.2 |
| Transmission | Manual 5-spd |
| Vehicle Class | Subcompact Cars |
| Start/Stop? | No |
| Supercharged? | No |
| Turbocharged? | No |
Related Chevrolet Models from 2008
If you're interested in other Chevrolet models from 2008, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.
| Model | Combined MPG |
|---|---|
| Avalanche 1500 2WD | 16 |
| Avalanche 1500 2WD | 14 |
| Avalanche 1500 2WD | 16 |
| Avalanche 1500 4WD | 14 |
| Avalanche 1500 4WD | 16 |
| Aveo | 26 |
| Aveo | 27 |
| Aveo 5 | 26 |
| Aveo 5 | 27 |
| Classic | 25 |
| Classic | 22 |
| Cobalt | 26 |
| Cobalt | 26 |
| Cobalt | 27 |
| Cobalt | 25 |
| Cobalt | 25 |
| Colorado 2WD | 20 |
| Colorado 2WD | 20 |
| Colorado 2WD | 18 |
| Colorado 4WD | 19 |
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