Chevrolet Cavalier Dual-fuel MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chevrolet Cavalier Dual-fuel has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2002 to 2004. Across those years its best rated version returned 24 mpg (2003) and its thirstiest returned 23 mpg (2002). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #11 of 34 (70th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or natural gas | Subcompact Cars |
| 2003 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #5 of 28 (85th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or natural gas | Subcompact Cars |
| 2004 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #5 of 31 (87th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or natural gas | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chevrolet Cavalier Dual-fuel placed highest in 2003 at #5 of 28, and lowest in 2002 at #11 of 34. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or natural gas | 2.2L 4-cyl, Bifuel (CNG) | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2003 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or natural gas | 2.2L 4-cyl, Bifuel (CNG) | 21 | 30 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2002 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Gasoline or natural gas | 2.2L 4-cyl, Bifuel (CNG) | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 → 2003 | 23 → 24 mpg | +1 mpg | 479 gal |
What Cavalier Dual-fuel fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Dual-fuel burns 479 to 479 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,438 | $1,438 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,677 | $1,677 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2004 model year is $2,600 to $2,600 a year in fuel, or $1,750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 24 mpg the Chevrolet Cavalier Dual-fuel is exactly at the median.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Chevrolet nameplates
Every Chevrolet model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.