2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
MSRP
$18,425
drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
epa classification
Subcompact
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
8.4
energuide estimate - hwy
5.8
engine type
Gas I4
displacement
2.2L/134
sae net horsepower @ rpm
155 @ 6100
sae net torque @ rpm
150 @ 4900
trans type
5
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
49.2
wheelbase
103.3
length, overall
180.5
width, max w/o mirrors
68.4
height, overall
55.7
trunk volume
14.0
Passenger Volume
97.0
Base Curb Weight
2778
Cruising Range - City
1376.95
Cruising Range - Hwy
1994.20
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100
Engine Order Code
LAP
Fuel System
SFI
Trans Order Code
MM5
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.58
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.02
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.35
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.98
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.31
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.84
Total Cooling System Capacity
6.9
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Semi-Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut-Type
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Front Tire Order Code
QLG
Rear Tire Order Code
QLG
Spare Tire Order Code
ZAG
Front Tire Size
P205/55R16
Rear Tire Size
P205/55R16
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6
Spare Wheel Size
15 x 4
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Speed-Sensitive Electric
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.6
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.6
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37.4
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 x 1.0
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width
12.0 x 0.5
Front Head Room
38.2
Front Leg Room
42.0
Front Shoulder Room
53.1
Front Hip Room
49.5
Second Head Room
35.7
Second Leg Room
32.8
Second Shoulder Room
49.6
Second Hip Room
46.3
Track Width, Front
58.7
Track Width, Rear
58.1
Min Ground Clearance
5.4
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A couple surprises are in store for the Cobalt Coupe buyers. While General Motors announced that its SS performance designations would fade away, the Cobalt SS remains available in its tire-squealing glory. While the regular Cobalt Coupe gets a 155-hp 2.2-litre four-cylinder, the SS gets a 265-hp turbocharged 2.0-litre. Both get five-speed manuals standard, but only the regular Cobalt is available with a four-speed automatic. SS also gets sportier wheels and tires, tighter suspension and better brakes. While the Cobalt Coupe’s interior is plain, it is functional. The SS’ seats, however, are very supportive and comfortable.

Pros

SS a bargain rocket ship

Cons

Not the best car for the money