Chevrolet · 1984–2005 · Gas / Bi-fuel
Chevrolet Cavalier MPG by year
The EPA has rated 22 model years of the Chevrolet Cavalier, from 1984 to 2005. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2004, at 27 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2005 model is 4% less efficient than the best 1984 model (26 vs. 27 MPG). The 2005 model is 6% more efficient than the median compact car that year (26 vs. 24.5 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Cavalier, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Cavalier model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 25 |
23 / 33 | 24.5 | — | 2 | $1,788 |
| 2004 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 25 |
23 / 33 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,722 |
| 2003 | Gas | 25 MPG | 21 / 30 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 2002 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 21 |
22 / 30 | 24 | — | 6 | $1,860 |
| 2001 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 29 | 24 | — | 6 | $1,938 |
| 2000 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 31 | 22 | — | 6 | $1,938 |
| 1999 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 31 | 23 | — | 5 | $1,860 |
| 1998 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 23 |
21 / 31 | 23 | — | 5 | $1,860 |
| 1997 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 23 |
22 / 33 | 24 | — | 6 | $1,788 |
| 1996 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 23 |
22 / 33 | 24 | — | 5 | $1,788 |
| 1995 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 22 |
22 / 33 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,788 |
| 1994 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 33 | 24 | — | 5 | $1,788 |
| 1993 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 33 | 24.5 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 1992 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 33 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 1991 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 20 |
21 / 32 | 23 | — | 6 | $1,860 |
| 1990 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 33 | 23 | — | 5 | $1,788 |
| 1989 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 20 |
23 / 33 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 1988 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 33 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 1987 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 30 | 24 | — | 5 | $1,860 |
| 1986 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 18 |
22 / 29 | 24 | — | 9 | $1,860 |
| 1985 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 18 |
23 / 32 | 25 | — | 13 | $1,788 |
| 1984 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 21 |
23 / 33 | 23 | — | 7 | $1,722 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Cavalier year has the best fuel economy?
The 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, rated up to 27 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,722 a year.
Which Chevrolet Cavalier year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2000 model, whose most efficient version is rated 24 MPG combined (about $1,938 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Chevrolet Cavalier?
The 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier is rated up to 26 MPG combined.