* Driving style: Aggressive acceleration and braking significantly reduce fuel economy.
* Road conditions: City driving with lots of stop-and-go traffic is less efficient than highway driving.
* Vehicle condition: Proper tire inflation, regular maintenance, and a well-tuned engine all impact fuel economy.
* Terrain: Driving uphill consumes more fuel than driving on flat terrain.
To get an estimate, you need the Cobalt's fuel economy rating (miles per gallon or MPG). This information can be found:
* In the owner's manual: This is the most reliable source.
* Online: Websites like fueleconomy.gov (for US vehicles) often list fuel economy for various years and models.
Once you have the MPG, you can calculate the approximate gallons needed:
Gallons ≈ Miles / MPG
For example, if your 2008 Chevy Cobalt gets 25 MPG:
Gallons ≈ 1100 miles / 25 MPG ≈ 44 gallons
Remember: This is just an estimate. Actual fuel consumption may vary.
