Chevrolet Cavalier MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 27 MPG combined in 1984 and 2004. Its weakest year peaked at 24 MPG (2000–2001).

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576.9 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2005 version. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

The Chevrolet Cavalier has EPA ratings for 22 model years, 1984–2005, most often among compact cars. Its best version ranked fourth (tied) of 10 small station wagons in 1992, behind the class leader, the Ford Escort, and it placed in its class top five in five model years.

In 2000 the Cavalier became the first car with a bi-fuel CNG version in EPA data. In 1994 its most efficient version still placed fourth from the bottom of 10 small station wagons, where the Audi 100 rated lowest.

Among 43 compact cars, 2005

The Cavalier placed 13th (tied). The class leader was the Honda Civic at 41 MPG. The next higher rating, 27 MPG, is shared by five nameplates.

The Cavalier, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1984–8819th of 40compact cars

1989–9325th of 53subcompact cars

1994–9813th of 43compact cars

1999–0317th of 46compact cars

Where the engine list turned over

1990
New: 2.2-liter 4-cylinder, 3.1-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 26 → 26 MPG.
1995
New: 2.3-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 26 → 26 MPG.
1996
New: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 26 → 26 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

Gasoline
Rated in 1984–2005.
Bi-fuel CNG
Rated in 2000–2004.

All 22 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
2005	Cavalier	26	23 / 33	25	2
2004	Cavalier	27	23 / 33	24	3
2003	Cavalier	25	22 / 30	24	3
2002	Cavalier	25	22 / 30	21	7
2001	Cavalier	24	21 / 30	21	6
2000	Cavalier	24	21 / 31	22	6
1999	Cavalier	25	21 / 31	22	5
1998	Cavalier	25	21 / 31	23	5
1997	Cavalier	26	22 / 33	23	6
1996	Cavalier	26	22 / 33	23	5
1995	Cavalier	26	22 / 33	22	3
1992–1994	Cavalier	26	22 / 33	20	6
1991	Cavalier	25	21 / 32	20	9
1990	Cavalier	26	22 / 33	20	8
1989	Cavalier	26	23 / 33	20	10
1988	Cavalier	26	22 / 33	20	10
1987	Cavalier	25	22 / 31	20	15
1986	Cavalier	25	23 / 30	18	15
1985	Cavalier	26	23 / 32	18	30
1984	Cavalier	27	23 / 33	21	19

Version names in the EPA list: Cavalier, Cavalier (Bi-fuel CNG), Cavalier Convertible, Cavalier Dual-fuel, Cavalier Wagon.

Same class, 2005

Honda Civic41 MPG Suzuki Swift27 MPG Ford Focus26 MPG Bentley Continental12 MPG