Petrol · 1984–2005

Chevrolet Cavalier

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Chevrolet Cavalier. By the official figures, the 2005 uses 9.4 L/100km.

Chevrolet Cavalier in silver
Fuel use
9.4 L/100km
2005 official
On a full tank
606 km
57 L tank
Seats
5

What a Cavalier costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Canada first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$27.67 per 100 km$3,043
Australia$2.41/L petrol$22.72 per 100 km$2,521
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£26.41 per 100 miles£1,849
United States$4.35/gal petrol$17.42 per 100 miles$2,351

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

3rd generation Cavalier, 2002–2005

Specs for the 2.2 Ecotec; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
3rd generation Cavalier
Built
2002-2005
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,593 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,369 mm
Wheelbase
2,644 mm
Kerb weight
1,203 kg
Boot
375 L

Engine

Engine
2.2 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
2,190 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
90 kW
Torque
193 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
8.3 L/100km
Fuel tank
57 L

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2005Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2004Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2003Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2002Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2001Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2000Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
1999Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
1998Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
1997Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
1996Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
1995Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
1994Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
1993Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1992Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1991Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
1990Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
1989Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
1988Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1987Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
1986Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
1985Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
1984Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—

Chevrolet Cavalier questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Chevrolet Cavalier?

The 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier uses 9.4 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Chevrolet Cavalier cost to run a year in Canada?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,043 in New Zealand, $2,521 in Australia, £1,849 in United Kingdom, $2,351 in United States.

How far does a Chevrolet Cavalier go on a full tank?

About 606 km from its 57 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Chevrolet Cavalier's boot?

375 L, for the 2.2 Ecotec.

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