2005 Chevrolet Cobalt MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt.

The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt has 3 model options: Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L.

The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt is 24 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 23 20 27
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L 24 21 29
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L 25 22 31

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt is $2,767.

The average fuel costs have 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.

Comparing a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,333 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L $3,200 spend $4,500 more
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L $2,600 spend $1,500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L $2,500 spend $1,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L 13
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L 12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L 12

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt model options.

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG 20
Highway MPG 27
Combined MPG 23
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $4,500
Fuel Cost $3,200
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 13
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? Yes
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L:

City MPG 21
Highway MPG 29
Combined MPG 24
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $1,500
Fuel Cost $2,600
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 12
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Automatic 4-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L:

City MPG 22
Highway MPG 31
Combined MPG 25
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $1,000
Fuel Cost $2,500
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 12
Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 4
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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