I'm thinking of buying an 07 Cobalt Coupe 2LT (Automatic Transmission). Here is my problem. I'm 16 years old, so needless to say my paycheck isn't that large. So my parents say that they will match what I put down on the down payment, on the condition they approve of the car. Their only condition it needs to have good mileage. Now Chevy says the 07 Cobalt 25/34 which would be fine. However, my dad read an article about the Cobalt saying to expect about 20% less than that (which they aren't ok with). I was wondering if anyone here who has or knows about the Coupe could let me know what to expect with mileage. Thanks in advance for your help.

 

On average on my 05 2.2L I get about 27 or 28 MPG. Wherever your dad read up an article that said that... basically those people are full of ****. I do mostly city if that says anything. I get about 410 miles to a tank.

Welcome to the forum btw.

 

People who write reviews in magazines are domestic haters

 

Tell your dad that the gas mileage numbers given by manufacturers are EPA estimates. No EPA estimate will be on par with a certain vehicle. I've had Ford diesels that get 8 in the city and some that get 19.

Remember back when all the yuppie Prius owners were complaining because instead of getting 50+ they were getting 35-40 mpg.

 

First, the Cobalt has a four cylinder engine, which by definition makes its more fuel efficient then half the vehicles on the road.

Now, as for those efficiency numbers. It is HIGHLY dependant on how you drive. If you commute to work on the freeways everyday following the speed limit, then you will actually get better mileage then that. It you do city stop and go and gun it from the line every time, then it will be worse. I wouldn't put too much faith in a magazine articles claim of a specific percent less then advertised.

I road tripped to St. Louis from Chicago with my cruise set at 75 the whole way a while back and got just under 40 MPG.

May I offer a suggestion? Get a 2005. It's still under warranty, is basically the same exact car, and has the majority of its depreciation. The old "2 year old" used car rule. As a first time buyer, it will save you tremendously.

 

dude I get 40 mpg on the high way

The cobalt gets great gas milage You will go 400+ miles on 20 bucks.

 

Are you sure? I was under the impression that the 07's have the new warranty that 05/06's don't.

 

That isn't what I said. You are corect, the new 2007's have a longer powertrain warranty. However, the 3/36 bumper to bumper is still the same. And a 2005 would still have a year to go.

 

Misunderstood, i get what you're saying now

 

Buy a 5 speed manual. You'll get crazy gas mileage. My brothers 2.2 5 speed gets up to 38 mpg on the highway, and he never reset his mpg gauge, so it's an average ever since he bought the car. It's mostly at 36 mph. Mine.....well....I'm getting like 25....but that's still pretty decent for what I have done to the car lol

 

i have a 07 2.2 LT auto and i havent had first oil change yet still in break in mode but i get 29+. A guy i work with has an 06 stick and he gets 34mpg

 

Have had mine for 6 months, I get about 36 on highway and 25 city. You could get a hybrid but it will cost you atleast $5K more.

You could go with an Aveo, better milage, if you can fit in the cracker box.

 

Go with the manual. Its more fun and you get great mileage. I get 32mpg with mixed driving.

Oh, I forgot to add that WOT occurs quite frequently.

 

in my car well when i did have it. i got 30-35mpg

 

it all depends how you drive. if you drive at or below the speed limit and accelerate resonably you most likely will get better MPG than estimated. if you drive quickly all the time your mpg will be lower.