Chevrolet Cobalt XFE MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chevrolet Cobalt XFE has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2008 to 2009. Across those years its best rated version returned 30 mpg (2009) and its thirstiest returned 29 mpg (2008). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #3 of 59 (97th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2009 | 1 | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | #4 of 61 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chevrolet Cobalt XFE placed highest in 2008 at #3 of 59, and lowest in 2009 at #4 of 61. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.2L 4-cyl | 25 | 37 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 296.23333333333335 | n/a |
| 2008 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.2L 4-cyl | 25 | 36 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 306.44827586206895 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 → 2009 | 29 → 30 mpg | +1 mpg | 383 gal |
What Cobalt XFE fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt XFE burns 383 to 383 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,150 | $1,150 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,342 | $1,342 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,533 | $1,533 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2009 model year is $2,100 to $2,100 a year in fuel, or $750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 30 mpg the Chevrolet Cobalt XFE is 6 mpg better the median, which is worth about $335 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Chevrolet nameplates
Every Chevrolet model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.