1996 Chevrolet Cavalier fuel economy
The EPA lists 5 versions of the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier. Combined fuel economy ranges from 23 to 26 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 22 city / 33 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 23 to 26 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 22 and 33 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,600 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.2L | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 33 | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| Cavalier Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.2L | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| Cavalier Automatic 3-spd | 4-cyl 2.2L | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG | $2,800 |
| Cavalier Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
| Cavalier Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 30 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,600 per year in fuel, versus $2,900 for the least efficient.