Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible across 7 model years, from the 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible through the 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible. The most recent 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible returns 20 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible at 26 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible 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 Convertible. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1989 | 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | $3,000 |
| 1988 | 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1987 | 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1986 | 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1985 | 1985 Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1984 | 1984 Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
How the Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible compares against the Subcompact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Chevrolet Cavalier Convertible against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Subcompact Cars class for the 1991 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.