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Chevrolet Cavalier MPG

EPA fuel economy for 185 Chevrolet Cavalier trims sold from 1984 to 2005. Best ever: 27 MPG (2004 Cavalier). Latest model year 2005: 25 to 26 MPG combined across 2 trims.

27best combined MPG (2004)
23 / 33city / highway of the best trim
18lowest combined MPG (1986)
22model years rated
$2,400a year to fuel, cheapest 2005 trim at EPA prices

Chevrolet Cavalier fuel cost calculator

Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.

At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier to fuel is the Cavalier, 2.2 L, 4 cyl (26 MPG) at $2,400 a year. The Cavalier, 2.2 L, 4 cyl (25 MPG) costs $2,500, so the thriftier trim saves $100 a year and $500 over five years.

2005 trimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCombCost/yrvs cheapest
Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular26$2,400cheapest
Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular25$2,500+$100

Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.

Chevrolet Cavalier MPG by year

YearBest combinedCityHwyBest trim that yearTrims
2005262333Cavalier, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd2
2004272333Cavalier, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd3
2003252130Cavalier, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Auto 4-spd3
2002252230Cavalier, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd7
2001242129Cavalier, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Auto 4-spd6
2000242131Cavalier, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd6
1999252131Cavalier, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd5
1998252131Cavalier, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd5
1997262233Cavalier, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd6
1996262233Cavalier, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd5
1995262233Cavalier, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd3
1994262233Cavalier, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd6
1993262233Cavalier, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd6
1992262233Cavalier, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd6
1991252132Cavalier, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd9
1990262233Cavalier, 2.2 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd8
1989262333Cavalier, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd10
1988262233Cavalier, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 5-spd10
1987252230Cavalier, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 4-spd15
1986252330Cavalier, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 4-spd15
1985262332Cavalier, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 4-spd30
1984272333Cavalier, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Manual 4-spd19

Every Chevrolet Cavalier trim

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCityHwyCombCO2 g/miFuel cost/yr
2005Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233326342$2,400
2005Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular213125355$2,500
2004Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233327329$2,310
2004Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular213125355$2,500
2004Cavalier Dual-fuel2.2 L, 4 cyl, Bifuel (CNG)Auto 4-spdFWDGasoline or natural gas212924370$2,600
2003Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular213025355$2,500
2003Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223025355$2,500
2003Cavalier Dual-fuel2.2 L, 4 cyl, Bifuel (CNG)Auto 4-spdFWDGasoline or natural gas213024370$2,600
2002Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223025355$2,500
2002Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular213024370$2,600
2002Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular213024370$2,600
2002Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular213024370$2,600
2002Cavalier2.4 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular192923386$2,710
2002Cavalier Dual-fuel2.2 L, 4 cyl, Bifuel (CNG)Auto 4-spdFWDGasoline or natural gas202823386$2,710
2002Cavalier2.4 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular182621423$2,970
2001Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
2001Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular203024370$2,600
2001Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular202723386$2,710
2001Cavalier2.4 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular192923386$2,710
2001Cavalier (Bi-fuel CNG)2.2 L, 4 cyl, Bifuel (CNG)Auto 4-spdFWDGasoline or natural gas202823386$2,710
2001Cavalier2.4 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular182621423$2,970
2000Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular213124370$2,600
2000Cavalier2.4 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular203024370$2,600
2000Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular202923386$2,710
2000Cavalier2.4 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular192823386$2,710
2000Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular202622404$2,840
2000Cavalier (Bi-fuel CNG)2.2 L, 4 cyl, Bifuel (CNG)Auto 3-spdFWDGasoline or natural gas202522404$2,840
1999Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular213125355$2,500
1999Cavalier2.4 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular203024370$2,600
1999Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular202823386$2,710
1999Cavalier2.4 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular192823386$2,710
1999Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular202622404$2,840
1998Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular213125355$2,500
1998Cavalier2.4 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular203024370$2,600
1998Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular202723386$2,710
1998Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular202823386$2,710
1998Cavalier2.4 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular203023386$2,710
1997Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223326342$2,400
1997Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular223125355$2,500
1997Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
1997Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular203124370$2,600
1997Cavalier2.4 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular192923386$2,710
1997Cavalier2.4 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular203023386$2,710
1996Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223326342$2,400
1996Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular223125355$2,500
1996Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
1996Cavalier2.4 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular192923386$2,710
1996Cavalier2.4 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular203023386$2,710
1995Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223326342$2,400
1995Cavalier2.3 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular192923386$2,710
1995Cavalier2.3 L, 4 cylAuto 4-spdFWDRegular192922404$2,840
1994Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223326342$2,400
1994Cavalier Wagon2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular222824370$2,600
1994Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular203023386$2,710
1994Cavalier3.1 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular182620444$3,120
1994Cavalier3.1 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172620444$3,120
1994Cavalier Wagon3.1 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular182620444$3,120
1993Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223326342$2,400
1993Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212823386$2,710
1993Cavalier Wagon2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212823386$2,710
1993Cavalier3.1 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular182621423$2,970
1993Cavalier Wagon3.1 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular182621423$2,970
1993Cavalier3.1 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172620444$3,120
1992Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223326342$2,400
1992Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
1992Cavalier Wagon2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
1992Cavalier3.1 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular182621423$2,970
1992Cavalier Wagon3.1 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular182621423$2,970
1992Cavalier3.1 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172620444$3,120
1991Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular213225355$2,500
1991Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
1991Cavalier Wagon2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212824370$2,600
1991Cavalier Wagon2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular213024370$2,600
1991Cavalier3.1 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular182520444$3,120
1991Cavalier3.1 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172620444$3,120
1991Cavalier Convertible3.1 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular182520444$3,120
1991Cavalier Convertible3.1 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172620444$3,120
1991Cavalier Wagon3.1 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular182520444$3,120
1990Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223326342$2,400
1990Cavalier Wagon2.2 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223326342$2,400
1990Cavalier2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular223025355$2,500
1990Cavalier Wagon2.2 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
1990Cavalier3.1 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular182520444$3,120
1990Cavalier3.1 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172620444$3,120
1990Cavalier Wagon3.1 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular182520444$3,120
1990Cavalier Wagon3.1 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172620444$3,120
1989Cavalier2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233326342$2,400
1989Cavalier Wagon2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233326342$2,400
1989Cavalier2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular222925355$2,500
1989Cavalier Wagon2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular222925355$2,500
1989Cavalier2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular182520444$3,120
1989Cavalier2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular162620444$3,120
1989Cavalier Convertible2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular182520444$3,120
1989Cavalier Convertible2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular162620444$3,120
1989Cavalier Wagon2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular182520444$3,120
1989Cavalier Wagon2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular162620444$3,120
1988Cavalier2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223326342$2,400
1988Cavalier Wagon2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223326342$2,400
1988Cavalier2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular222925355$2,500
1988Cavalier Wagon2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular222925355$2,500
1988Cavalier2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular182721423$2,970
1988Cavalier Convertible2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular182721423$2,970
1988Cavalier Wagon2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular182721423$2,970
1988Cavalier2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular182520444$3,120
1988Cavalier Convertible2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular182520444$3,120
1988Cavalier Wagon2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular182520444$3,120
1987Cavalier2.0 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular223025355$2,500
1987Cavalier2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223125355$2,500
1987Cavalier Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular223025355$2,500
1987Cavalier Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223125355$2,500
1987Cavalier Wagon2.0 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular223025355$2,500
1987Cavalier Wagon2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223125355$2,500
1987Cavalier2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
1987Cavalier Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
1987Cavalier Wagon2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
1987Cavalier2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular182420444$3,120
1987Cavalier2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172520444$3,120
1987Cavalier Convertible2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular182420444$3,120
1987Cavalier Convertible2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172520444$3,120
1987Cavalier Wagon2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular182420444$3,120
1987Cavalier Wagon2.8 L, 6 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular172520444$3,120
1986Cavalier2.0 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular233025355$2,500
1986Cavalier Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular222925355$2,500
1986Cavalier Wagon2.0 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular222925355$2,500
1986Cavalier2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
1986Cavalier Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
1986Cavalier Wagon2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
1986Cavalier2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular202622404$2,840
1986Cavalier Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular192622404$2,840
1986Cavalier Wagon2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular202622404$2,840
1986Cavalier2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular172219468$3,280
1986Cavalier2.8 L, 6 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular172419468$3,280
1986Cavalier Convertible2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular162319468$3,280
1986Cavalier Wagon2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular162319468$3,280
1986Cavalier Wagon2.8 L, 6 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular172419468$3,280
1986Cavalier Convertible2.8 L, 6 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular162218494$3,470
1985Cavalier2.0 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular233226342$2,400
1985Cavalier Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular233226342$2,400
1985Cavalier Wagon2.0 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular233226342$2,400
1985Cavalier2.0 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular222925355$2,500
1985Cavalier Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular222925355$2,500
1985Cavalier Wagon2.0 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular222925355$2,500
1985Cavalier2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
1985Cavalier2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular222724370$2,600
1985Cavalier2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular213024370$2,600
1985Cavalier Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
1985Cavalier Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular222724370$2,600
1985Cavalier Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular213024370$2,600
1985Cavalier Wagon2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
1985Cavalier Wagon2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular222724370$2,600
1985Cavalier Wagon2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular213024370$2,600
1985Cavalier2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular192622404$2,840
1985Cavalier Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular192622404$2,840
1985Cavalier Wagon2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular192622404$2,840
1985Cavalier Convertible2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular182420444$3,120
1985Cavalier2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular172219468$3,280
1985Cavalier Convertible2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular172419468$3,280
1985Cavalier Wagon2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular172319468$3,280
1985Cavalier Wagon2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular172419468$3,280
1985Cavalier2.8 L, 6 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular162218494$3,470
1985Cavalier2.8 L, 6 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular152218494$3,470
1985Cavalier2.8 L, 6 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular162218494$3,470
1985Cavalier Convertible2.8 L, 6 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular152218494$3,470
1985Cavalier Convertible2.8 L, 6 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular162218494$3,470
1985Cavalier Wagon2.8 L, 6 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular152218494$3,470
1985Cavalier Wagon2.8 L, 6 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular162218494$3,470
1984Cavalier2.0 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdRegular233327329$2,310
1984Cavalier2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdRegular222925355$2,500
1984Cavalier2.0 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdRegular222925355$2,500
1984Cavalier2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdRegular213125355$2,500
1984Cavalier2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdRegular213125355$2,500
1984Cavalier Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdRegular222925355$2,500
1984Cavalier Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdRegular213125355$2,500
1984Cavalier Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdRegular213125355$2,500
1984Cavalier Wagon2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdRegular222925355$2,500
1984Cavalier Wagon2.0 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdRegular222925355$2,500
1984Cavalier Wagon2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdRegular213125355$2,500
1984Cavalier Wagon2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdRegular213125355$2,500
1984Cavalier2.0 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdRegular213024370$2,600
1984Cavalier Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdRegular213024370$2,600
1984Cavalier Wagon2.0 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdRegular213024370$2,600
1984Cavalier2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdRegular192622404$2,840
1984Cavalier Wagon2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdRegular192622404$2,840
1984Cavalier Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdRegular182621423$2,970
1984Cavalier Convertible2.0 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdRegular182621423$2,970

CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).

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Questions people ask

What is the best MPG for a Chevrolet Cavalier?

The most efficient Chevrolet Cavalier the EPA has rated is the 2004 Cavalier at 27 MPG combined (23 city, 33 highway).

What MPG does the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier get?

2005 Chevrolet Cavalier trims range from 25 to 26 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.

Which Chevrolet Cavalier has the worst fuel economy?

The 1986 Cavalier Convertible is the lowest rated at 18 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a Chevrolet Cavalier for a year?

At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier to fuel is the Cavalier, 2.2 L, 4 cyl (26 MPG) at $2,400 a year. The Cavalier, 2.2 L, 4 cyl (25 MPG) costs $2,500, so the thriftier trim saves $100 a year and $500 over five years.

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