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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan
Layout:
front-engine / FWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 2,780 (LS)
2,793 (LT)
Weight distribution: 59 / 41
Max. towing capacity: 1,000
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 13.2
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 37.4
39.4 (SS)
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Torsion-beam; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 10.7 x 0.94 in. power-assisted vented discs
2LT: 11.0 x 1.02 in. power-assisted vented discs
SS: 12.4 x 1.02 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 9.05 in. power-assisted drums
SS: 11.5 x 0.79 in. power-assisted vented discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT)
Displacement: 2,189
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 86.0 x 94.6
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Power [hp]: 155 at 6,100
Torque [lb-ft]: 150 at 4,900
Redline: 6,750
Mileage City [mpg]: 24 - 25 (MT)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 33 - 37 (MT)
 
Type: Inline-4 turbocharged; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (CVVT)
Displacement: 1,998
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 86.0 x 86.0
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Power [hp]: 260 at 5,300
Torque [lb-ft]: 260 at 2,000
Redline: 6,300
Mileage City [mpg]: 22
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 30
Available with: SS
 
Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.58, 2.02, 1.35, 0.98, 0.69
Final Drive: 3.63; 3.84 (2LT)
Available with: LS; LT
 
Type: 4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.95, 1.62, 1.00, 0.68
Final Drive: 3.63
Available with: LS; LT
 
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.38, 1.76, 1.18, 0.89, 0.70
Final Drive: 3.82
Available with: SS
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 180.5
Width [in.]: 67.9
Height [in.]: 57.1
Wheelbase [in.]: 103.3
Front Track [in.]: 58.7
58.6 (SS)
Rear Track [in.]: 58.1
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 87.1
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 38.5
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.7
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.8
Rear Legroom [in.]: 33.7
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 53.0
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 51.4
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 49.5
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 49.6
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 13.9
Standard Features
  • 195/60 R15 all-season tires
  • 2 12v power outlets
  • 2 manual remote, folding door mirrors
  • 2.2-liter 4-cylinder engine
  • 4 doors
  • 4 speakers
  • 4-way manual passenger bucket seat
  • 5-speed manual transmission
  • 6-way manual driver bucket seat
  • AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Air compressor
  • Air-conditioning with air filter
  • Audio anti-theft protection
  • Automatic equalizer
  • Automatic speed-sensitive volume adjustment
  • Battery run-down protection
  • Body-color bumpers and door handles
  • Cargo area carpeting and light
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Day-time running lights
  • Driver foot-rest
  • Emergency communication system (OnStar)
  • External temperature display
  • Fixed antenna
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with storage
  • Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Glove box
  • Halogen headlights
  • Illuminated entry with fade
  • Internet preparation
  • Low emission vehicle II
  • MP3 Player
  • Plastic gear shift knob
  • Radio data system (RDS)
  • Rear 60/40 split-folding bench seats
  • Rear window defogger
  • Remote trunk release
  • Service interval indicator
  • Single in-dash mounted CD player
  • Storage: front doors and dashboard
  • Sun visor vanity mirror on passenger side
  • Tachometer
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tilt steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Trip computer
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent, speed-sensitive windshield wipers
  • XM Satellite Radio
  • iPod / Auxiliary input jacks
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 36 / 36,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 72 / 100,000
Powertrain [months / miles] 60 / 100,000
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 8.4 (2.2L)
5.7 (SS Turbo)
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 25.8 (2.2L)
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 16.6 (2.2L)
 
Top Speed [mph]: 124 (2.2L)