Engines

Transmissions

Ecotec 2.2L VVT I-4

Ecotec 2.0L turbo I-4

5-speed manual (F23)

5-speed manual (F35)

4-speed automatic

Cobalt LS

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Cobalt LT

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Cobalt SS

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Standard

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Optional

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Not available

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Models:

Cobalt LS coupe and sedan, LT coupe and sedan; SS coupe

Body style / driveline:

Five-passenger sedan and coupe; unitized frame; front engine, front-wheel drive

Construction:

Two-sided galvanized steel on exterior panels (except roof)

EPA vehicle class:

Compact car

Manufacturing location:

Lordstown, Ohio

Key competitors:

Honda Civic, Volkswagen Jetta, Ford Focus, Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3

Ecotec 2.2L VVT (LAP)

Ecotec 2.0L DI Turbo VVT (LNF)

Application:

std on LS, LT and XFE

std on SS

Type:

2.2L DOHC I-4

2.0L DOHC I-4

Displacement (cc / cu in):

2198 / 134

1998 / 122

Bore & stroke (mm / in):

86.0 x 94.6 / 3.39 x 3.72

86.0 x 86.0 / 3.39 x 3.39

Block material:

Cast aluminum

Cast aluminum

Cylinder head material:

Cast aluminum

Cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

DOHC, four valves per cylinder; variable valve timing

DOHC, four valves per cylinder; dual continuous variable valve timing

Ignition system:

Electronic

Individual coil-on-plug

Fuel delivery:

Sequential fuel injection with electronic throttle control

Direct injection with a variable high-pressure rail and electronic throttle control

Compression ratio:

10.0:1

9.2:1

Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):

155 / 116 @ 6100*

260 / 194 @ 5300*

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

150 / 203 @ 4900*

260 / 353 @ 2000*

Recommended fuel:

Regular unleaded

Premium recommended but not required

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

6750

6350

Exhaust system:

Stainless steel with aluminized coating on the muffler and tailpipe

Stainless steel with aluminized coating on the muffler and tailpipe

Emissions controls:

Close-coupled catalytic converters; 58x ignition system; returnless fuel rail; fast-response O₂ sensor

Close-coupled catalytic converters, 58x ignition system; returnless fuel rail; wide-range O₂ sensor

Estimated fuel consumption:

Mi/imp.gal (city / hwy / combined)

auto: 32 / 48 / 38
man: 34 / 49 / 39
man : 35 / 52 / 42 (XFE)

30 / 43 / 35

L/100km (city / hwy / combined)

auto: 8.7 / 5.9 / 7.4
man: 8.4 / 5.8 / 7.3
man: 8.0 / 5.4 / 6.8 (XFE)

9.3 / 6.6 / 8.1

F23

GM Powertrain Sweden F35

4T45

Type:

5-speed manual, front-wheel drive

5-speed manual (SS models)

4-speed automatic w/overdrive, front-wheel drive

Gear ratios (:1):

First:

3.58

3.38

2.95

Second:

2.02

1.76

1.62

Third:

1.35

1.18

1.00

Fourth:

0.98

0.89

0.68

Fifth:

0.69

0.70

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Reverse:

3.31

3.17

2.14

Final drive ratio:

3.63:1 (15-in tires)
3.84:1 (16-in and 17-in tires)

3.82:1

3.63:1

LS & LT

SS

Front:

Independent strut-type suspension with stabilizer bar

MacPherson independent strut-type with direct acting, 24mm solid stabilizer bar

Rear:

Semi-independent torsion beam with stabilizer bar

Semi-independent torsion beam with montoube gas shocks; 24mm solid stabilizer bar

Steering type:

Electric, speed-sensitive, variable-assist rack-and-pinion

Electric, power-assisted variable-speed rack-and-pinion

Steering ratio:

16.63:1

14.8:1 (variable)

Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:

3.6

2.75

Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m / ft):

11.4 / 37.4

12 / 39.4

LS & LT

SS

Type:

Power-assisted front disc, rear drum

Power four-wheel disc with standard anti-lock; 38mm Brembo four-piston fixed callipers in front and 40mm single-piston rear callipers

Front rotor (diameter x thickness, mm / in):

256 x 24 / 10.7 x .94
(15-in tires, vented)
280 x 26 / 11 x 1.02
(16-in and 17-in tires)

315 x 26 / 12.4 x 1.02, vented

Rear drum / rotor (diameter x thickness mm / in):

12 / 0.5, drums

292 x 20 / 11.5 x 0.79, vented

Front total swept area (sq cm / sq in):

front: 303 / 47.0
rear: 292 / 45.2

front: 408 / 63.9
rear: 280 / 43.5

Wheel size and type:

LS: 15 x 6-inch
LT: 16 x 6-inch (opt)
SS: 18 x 7.5-inch split-spoke forged aluminum

Tires:

LS: P195/60R15 all-season
LT: P205/55R16 touring or P205/50R17 performance (opt)
SS: P225/40ZR18 high-performance summer only

Sedan

Coupe

Wheelbase (mm / in):

2624 / 103.3

2624 / 103.3

Overall length (mm / in):

4584 / 180.5

4580 / 180.3

Overall width (mm / in):

1725 / 67.9

1725 / 67.9

Overall height (mm / in):

1450 / 57.1

1415.4 / 55.7

Track (mm / in):

front:
1492 / 58.7
rear:
1476 / 58.1 (all models)

front:
LS & LT: 1450 / 57.1
SS: 1490 / 58.6
rear:
1476 / 58.1 (all models)

Minimum ground clearance (mm / in):

136.2 / 5.36

LS & LT: 136.2 / 5.36
SS: TBD

Curb weight (kg / lb):

LS: 1261 / 2780
LT: 1267 / 2793

LS: 1239 / 2730
LT: 1244 / 2742
SS: 1349 / 2975

Weight distribution (% front / rear):

59 / 41

60 / 40

Sedan

Coupe

Headroom (mm / in):

front: 979.0 / 38.5
rear: 958.4 / 37.7

front: 984.0 / 38.7
rear: 905.7 / 35.7

Legroom (mm / in):

front: 1062.7 / 41.8
rear: 852.6 / 33.7

front: 1066.5 / 42.0
rear: 817.5 / 32.2

Shoulder room (mm / in):

front: 1345.8 / 53.0
rear: 1305.4 / 51.4

front: 1346.5 / 53.0
rear: 1245.8 / 49.0

Hip room (mm / in):

front: 1257.1 / 49.5
rear: 1261.1 / 49.6

front: 1257.1 / 49.5
rear: 1171.8 / 46.1

Seating capacity:

2 / 3

EPA passenger volume (L / cu ft):

coupe: 2350.0 / 83.0
sedan: 2469.3 / 87.1

EPA interior volume (L / cu ft):

coupe: 2747 / 97
sedan: 2863 / 101

Cargo volume (L / cu ft):

394 / 13.9

Trailer towing maximum (kg / lb):

LS & LT: 454 / 1000
SS: not recommended

Fuel tank (L / imp.gal):

49 / 11 (coupe and sedan)