Chevrolet Cavalier Gas Mileage (2002 - 2005)

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Last Updated 2023-04-01

Chevrolet Cavalier Gas Mileage Overview

The Chevrolet Cavalier gas mileage is from 27.5 miles per gallon (8.5 liters per 100 km) to 30 miles per gallon (8.0 liters per 100 km) combined (city and highway) depending on the trim and model year.

For example, the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Sport trim model has a combined gas mileage of 28 miles per gallon (8.5 liters per 100 km), while the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Sport has a combined gas mileage of 29 miles per gallon (8.5 liters per 100 km).

In the city, the Chevrolet Cavalier gas mileage is from 23 miles per gallon (10.0 liters per 100 km) to 26 miles per gallon (9.0 liters per 100 km) depending on the trim and model year.

On the highway, the Chevrolet Cavalier gas mileage is from 32 miles per gallon (7.0 liters per 100 km) to 34 miles per gallon (7.0 liters per 100 km) depending on the trim and model year.

The table below shows a sampling of the gas mileages for the Chevrolet Cavalier.

Scroll down to see the complete year-by-year data.

Note: The gas mileage shown for hybrid vehicles is the miles per gallon equivalent.

Chevrolet Cavalier Gas Mileage
YearTrimEngineCity Mileage (Imp.)Highway Mileage (Imp.)Combined Mileage (Imp.)City Mileage (Metric)Highway Mileage (Metric)Combined Mileage (Metric)Drivetrain / TransmissionHP / Torque
20052.2L I4 DOHC 16-Valve SFI24 mpg34 mpg29 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual140 HP / 150 ft/lbs
2005Sport2.2L I4 DOHC 16-Valve SFI24 mpg34 mpg29 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual140 HP / 150 ft/lbs
20052.2L I4 DOHC 16-Valve SFI26 mpg34 mpg30 mpg9.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual140 HP / 150 ft/lbs
20042.2L I4 DOHC 16-Valve SFI (140 HP [104.4 KW] @ 5600 RPM 150Lb.-FT [202.5 N-M] @ 4000 RPM)24 mpg34 mpg29 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual140 HP / 150 ft/lbs
2004Sport2.2L I4 DOHC 16-Valve SFI (140 HP [104.4 KW] @ 5600 RPM 150Lb.-FT [202.5 N-M] @ 4000 RPM)24 mpg34 mpg29 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual140 HP / 150 ft/lbs
20042.2L I4 DOHC 16-Valve SFI (140 HP [104.4 KW] @ 5600 RPM 150Lb.-FT [202.5 N-M] @ 4000 RPM)23 mpg32 mpg27.5 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual140 HP / 150 ft/lbs
20032.2L I4 DOHC 16-Valve SFI24 mpg33 mpg28.5 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual140 HP / 150 ft/lbs
2003Sport2.2L I4 DOHC 16-Valve SFI24 mpg33 mpg28.5 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual140 HP / 150 ft/lbs
20022.2L I4 (134) SFI 220024 mpg32 mpg28 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual W/4Th & 5Th Gear Od115 HP / 135 ft/lbs
2002Sport2.2L SFI 4-CYL "TWIN CAM" Ecotec24 mpg32 mpg28 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual W/4Th & 5Th Gear Od143 HP / 152 ft/lbs
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2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Gas Mileage

Combined Mileage

Depending on trim level, the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier gas mileage is from 29 miles per gallon (8.5 liters per 100 km) to 30 miles per gallon (8.0 liters per 100 km) combined.

City Mileage

In the city, the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier gas mileage is from 24 miles per gallon (10.0 liters per 100 km) to 26 miles per gallon (9.0 liters per 100 km), depending on the trim.

Highway Mileage

On the highway, the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier gas mileage is 34 miles per gallon (7.0 liters per 100 km).

Combined - City - Highway Table Data

2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Gas Mileage
TrimEngineCity Mileage (Imp.)Highway Mileage (Imp.)Combined Mileage (Imp.)City Mileage (Metric)Highway Mileage (Metric)Combined Mileage (Metric)Drivetrain / TransmissionHP / Torque
2.2L I4 DOHC 16-Valve SFI24 mpg34 mpg29 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual140 HP / 150 ft/lbs
Sport2.2L I4 DOHC 16-Valve SFI24 mpg34 mpg29 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual140 HP / 150 ft/lbs
2.2L I4 DOHC 16-Valve SFI26 mpg34 mpg30 mpg9.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.0 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual140 HP / 150 ft/lbs
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2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Gas Mileage

Combined Mileage

Depending on trim level, the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier gas mileage is from 27.5 miles per gallon (8.5 liters per 100 km) to 29 miles per gallon (8.5 liters per 100 km) combined.

City Mileage

In the city, the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier gas mileage is from 23 miles per gallon (10.0 liters per 100 km) to 24 miles per gallon (10.0 liters per 100 km), depending on the trim.

Highway Mileage

On the highway, the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier gas mileage is from 32 miles per gallon (7.0 liters per 100 km) to 34 miles per gallon (7.0 liters per 100 km), depending on the trim.

Combined - City - Highway Table Data

2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Gas Mileage
TrimEngineCity Mileage (Imp.)Highway Mileage (Imp.)Combined Mileage (Imp.)City Mileage (Metric)Highway Mileage (Metric)Combined Mileage (Metric)Drivetrain / TransmissionHP / Torque
2.2L I4 DOHC 16-Valve SFI (140 HP [104.4 KW] @ 5600 RPM 150Lb.-FT [202.5 N-M] @ 4000 RPM)24 mpg34 mpg29 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual140 HP / 150 ft/lbs
Sport2.2L I4 DOHC 16-Valve SFI (140 HP [104.4 KW] @ 5600 RPM 150Lb.-FT [202.5 N-M] @ 4000 RPM)24 mpg34 mpg29 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual140 HP / 150 ft/lbs
2.2L I4 DOHC 16-Valve SFI (140 HP [104.4 KW] @ 5600 RPM 150Lb.-FT [202.5 N-M] @ 4000 RPM)23 mpg32 mpg27.5 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual140 HP / 150 ft/lbs

2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Gas Mileage

Combined Mileage

The 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier gas mileage is 28.5 miles per gallon (8.5 liters per 100 km) combined.

City Mileage

In the city, the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier gas mileage is 24 miles per gallon (10.0 liters per 100 km).

Highway Mileage

On the highway, the 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier gas mileage is 33 miles per gallon (7.0 liters per 100 km).

Combined - City - Highway Table Data

2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Gas Mileage
TrimEngineCity Mileage (Imp.)Highway Mileage (Imp.)Combined Mileage (Imp.)City Mileage (Metric)Highway Mileage (Metric)Combined Mileage (Metric)Drivetrain / TransmissionHP / Torque
2.2L I4 DOHC 16-Valve SFI24 mpg33 mpg28.5 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual140 HP / 150 ft/lbs
Sport2.2L I4 DOHC 16-Valve SFI24 mpg33 mpg28.5 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual140 HP / 150 ft/lbs

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2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Gas Mileage

Combined Mileage

The 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier gas mileage is 28 miles per gallon (8.5 liters per 100 km) combined.

City Mileage

In the city, the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier gas mileage is 24 miles per gallon (10.0 liters per 100 km).

Highway Mileage

On the highway, the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier gas mileage is 32 miles per gallon (7.0 liters per 100 km).

Combined - City - Highway Table Data

2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Gas Mileage
TrimEngineCity Mileage (Imp.)Highway Mileage (Imp.)Combined Mileage (Imp.)City Mileage (Metric)Highway Mileage (Metric)Combined Mileage (Metric)Drivetrain / TransmissionHP / Torque
2.2L I4 (134) SFI 220024 mpg32 mpg28 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual W/4Th & 5Th Gear Od115 HP / 135 ft/lbs
Sport2.2L SFI 4-CYL "TWIN CAM" Ecotec24 mpg32 mpg28 mpg10.0 L/100 km7.0 L/100 km8.5 L/100 kmFWD / 5 Spd Manual W/4Th & 5Th Gear Od143 HP / 152 ft/lbs

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