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1987 Chevrolet Cavalier MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier is a subcompact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 25 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1986 model. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1987, it ranks 22nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 22 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1987 #22 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway3012.87.8
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 1987 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Chevrolet Sprint47 MPG $989
  2. 2Pontiac Firefly39 MPG $1,192
  3. 3Suzuki Forsa39 MPG $1,192
  4. 4Subaru Justy34 MPG $1,368
  5. 5Isuzu I-Mark33 MPG $1,409
  6. 22Chevrolet Cavalier25 MPG $1,860
  7. 63Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1987 CavalierOther subcompact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Cavalier MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
Cavalier Convertible		 Gas 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cavalier Convertible		 Gas 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Cavalier Convertible		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Cavalier Convertible		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
FWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cavalier Convertible		 Gas 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
78 cu ft
Cargo volume
10 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

1987 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. rivals

vs Subaru XT 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Cordia 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Fox 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Prelude 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Pulsar NX 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Charger 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Charger saves $72/yr vs Plymouth Turismo 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Turismo saves $72/yr vs Volkswagen Cabriolet 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Cavalier saves $162/yr vs Nissan 200SX 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Cavalier saves $254/yr vs Toyota Celica 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Celica saves $72/yr vs Volkswagen Scirocco 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Cavalier saves $162/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 20 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier?

The 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier per year?

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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