Chevrolet Cavalier: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Chevrolet Cavalier across 22 model years, from the 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier through the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recent 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier returns 26 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier at 27 MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full Chevrolet Cavalier page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Chevrolet Cavalier. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2004 | 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,200 |
| 2003 | 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2002 | 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2001 | 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2000 | 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1999 | 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1998 | 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1997 | 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1996 | 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1995 | 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1994 | 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1993 | 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1992 | 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1991 | 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1990 | 1990 Chevrolet Cavalier | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1989 | 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1988 | 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1987 | 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1986 | 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier | 25 MPG | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1985 | 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1984 | 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,200 |
How the Chevrolet Cavalier compares against the Compact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Chevrolet Cavalier against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Compact Cars class for the 2005 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.