2005-2008 Chevrolet Cobalt: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
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Specs for this generation Chevrolet Cobalt include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 2-door coupe | 4-door sedan |
| Wheelbase, in. | 103.3 | 103.3 |
| Overall Length, in. | 180.3 | 180.5 |
| Overall Width, in. | 67.9 | 67.9 |
| Overall Height, in. | 55.7 | 57.1 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2730 | 2780 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 13.2 | 14.0 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 13.9 | 13.9 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 38.7 | 38.5 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.0 | 41.8 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 35.7 | 37.7 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 32.2 | 33.7 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
Cobalt LS, LT, and LTZ have a 145-hp 4-cylinder engine. SS models have a 171-hp 4-cylinder. Both these engines are available with a 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic transmission. SS Supercharged has 205 hp and a mandatory 5-speed manual transmission. The Cobalt SS coupe joined the 2008 lineup. It had a 260-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| dohc I4 | 2.2 / 134 | 145 | 155 | 5-speed manual: 25/34 4-speed automatic: 24/32 |
5-speed manual: 25.1 4-speed automatic: 25.9 |
| dohc I4 | 2.4 / 145 | 171 | 163 | 5-speed manual: 25/34 4-speed automatic: 24/32 |
5-speed manual: 26 4-speed automatic: -- |
| Supercharged dohc I4 | 2.0 / 122 | 205 | 200 | 5-speed manual: 23/29 | 5-speed manual: 16.4 |
| Turbocharged dohc I4 | 2.0 / 122 | 260 | 260 | 5-speed manual: 22/30 | 5-speed manual: -- |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: USA
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive








