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2001 Chevrolet Cavalier MPG & fuel economy

The 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier is a compact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 21 to 24 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2000 model. Among 47 compact cars rated for 2001, it ranks 24th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 21 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2001 #24 of 47 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 2001 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Toyota Prius41 MPG $1,134
  2. 2Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
  3. 3Toyota Echo32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  5. 5Volkswagen Jetta Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  6. 24Chevrolet Cavalier24 MPG $1,938
  7. 47Jaguar XJR16 MPG $3,703
2001 CavalierOther compact 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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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Cavalier		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cavalier		 Gas 20 MPG 30 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Cavalier		 Gas 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Cavalier		 Gas 19 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Cavalier (Bi-fuel CNG)		 Bi-fuel 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Cavalier		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
92 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. rivals

vs Toyota Camry 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Kia Sephia/Spectra 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Sunfire 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Grand Am 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Cavalier saves $84/yr vs Daewoo Nubira 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Cavalier saves $84/yr vs Oldsmobile Alero 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Cavalier saves $84/yr vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Altima 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Cavalier saves $84/yr vs Daewoo Lanos 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Lanos saves $149/yr vs Hyundai Elantra 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Elantra saves $78/yr vs Toyota Camry CNG 22 MPGe · $1,977/yr Cavalier saves $40/yr vs Subaru Legacy/Outback 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Cavalier saves $277/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 21 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier?

The 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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