Chevrolet Cavalier MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Chevrolet Cavalier model year from 1984 to 2005 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Cavalier has been offered with 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2004 (up to 27 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Chevrolet Cavalier fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 25–26 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 24–27 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 24–25 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 21–25 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 21–24 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 22–24 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 22–25 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 23–25 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 23–26 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 23–26 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 22–26 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 20–26 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 20–26 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 20–26 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 20–25 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 20–26 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 20–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 20–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 20–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 18–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1985 | 18–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1984 | 21–27 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier: engines & MPG
The 2005 Cavalier was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.2L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier: engines & MPG
The 2004 Cavalier was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.2L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier Dual-fuel | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
2003 Chevrolet Cavalier: engines & MPG
The 2003 Cavalier was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.2L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier Dual-fuel | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
2002 Chevrolet Cavalier: engines & MPG
The 2002 Cavalier was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier Dual-fuel | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier: engines & MPG
The 2001 Cavalier was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier (Bi-fuel CNG) | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier: engines & MPG
The 2000 Cavalier was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Cavalier (Bi-fuel CNG) | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
1999 Chevrolet Cavalier: engines & MPG
The 1999 Cavalier was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
1998 Chevrolet Cavalier: engines & MPG
The 1998 Cavalier was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 30 | 23 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier: engines & MPG
The 1997 Cavalier was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 31 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 30 | 23 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
1996 Chevrolet Cavalier: engines & MPG
The 1996 Cavalier was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 30 | 23 MPG |
1995 Chevrolet Cavalier: engines & MPG
The 1995 Cavalier was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 22 MPG |
1994 Chevrolet Cavalier: engines & MPG
The 1994 Cavalier was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 30 | 23 MPG |
| Cavalier | 3.1L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Cavalier | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 20 MPG |
1993 Chevrolet Cavalier: engines & MPG
The 1993 Cavalier was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Cavalier | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Cavalier | 3.1L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
1992 Chevrolet Cavalier: engines & MPG
The 1992 Cavalier was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Cavalier | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Cavalier | 3.1L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
1991 Chevrolet Cavalier: engines & MPG
The 1991 Cavalier was EPA-rated in 9 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 32 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier | 3.1L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 3.1L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Cavalier | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
1990 Chevrolet Cavalier: engines & MPG
The 1990 Cavalier was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 3.1L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Cavalier | 3.1L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 3.1L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Cavalier | 3.1L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
1989 Chevrolet Cavalier: engines & MPG
The 1989 Cavalier was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 26 | 20 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
1988 Chevrolet Cavalier: engines & MPG
The 1988 Cavalier was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 33 | 26 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
1987 Chevrolet Cavalier: engines & MPG
The 1987 Cavalier was EPA-rated in 15 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
1986 Chevrolet Cavalier: engines & MPG
The 1986 Cavalier was EPA-rated in 15 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1985 Chevrolet Cavalier: engines & MPG
The 1985 Cavalier was EPA-rated in 30 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 22 | 27 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.8L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1984 Chevrolet Cavalier: engines & MPG
The 1984 Cavalier was EPA-rated in 15 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Cavalier | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Chevrolet Cavalier get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Cavalier range from 24 to 27 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2004 model year.
What engines does the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier have?
The 2005 Cavalier was EPA-rated with 2.2L 4-cyl engines — see the 2005 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Chevrolet Cavalier require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.
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