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Originally Posted by E. Haskell
We have several members here that report getting 40MPG in Cobalts. The EPA says that some Cobalts get better mileage than Civic/Corolla and some variations get 2/3 MPG less. Toyota and Honda haven't exactly reinvented the wheel.
What do you want me to say about it? The Prius is one area where Toyota is head and shoulders above GM. However, I doubt the Prius is what makes Toyota so much money.
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I haven't gotten 40 in a Cobalt. But I did recently manage 35.4 in a rental while going over a major moutain pass and keeping a brisk 70+ through most of a 180 mile trip. Not bad for a peppy, inexpensive, reasonably roomy and comfortable car. (An automatic, not the high-mileage manual edition, by the way.)
Rented later in that same trip: a Prius. Averaged 37 mpg. Not at all impressed. Wretched thing to drive.