Chevrolet Cavalier MPG and Fuel Economy
Chevrolet have been manufacturing models of Cavalier for 22 years, with the latest vehicle in 2005 having a combined MPG of 25.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier is $2,500 per year.
Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,000 more on fuel driving a 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier.
🛢 The Chevrolet Cavalier will consume roughly 12 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the Chevrolet Cavalier will emit -1 grams of CO2, which is about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.
🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the Chevrolet Cavalier.
The table below is a complete list of the 22 Chevrolet Cavalier fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.
Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.
| Vehicle | Combined MPG | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier | 25 | $2,500 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier | 25 | $2,500 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier | 25 | $2,500 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier | 24 | $2,600 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier | 23 | $2,700 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier | 22 | $2,850 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier | 22 | $2,850 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier | 23 | $2,700 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier | 24 | $2,600 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier | 24 | $2,600 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier | 26 | $2,400 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier | 23 | $2,700 |
| 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier | 23 | $2,700 |
| 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier | 24 | $2,600 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier | 24 | $2,600 |
| 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier | 25 | $2,500 |
| 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier | 25 | $2,500 |
| 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier | 25 | $2,500 |
| 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier | 24 | $2,600 |
| 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier | 22 | $2,850 |
| 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier | 22 | $2,850 |
| 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier | 25 | $2,500 |
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