Quantum Technologies Chevrolet Cavalier MPG by year — every rating on record
The Quantum Technologies Chevrolet Cavalier has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1998 to 1999. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (1998) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (1998). The EPA record holds 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #32 of 42 (24th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1999 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #29 of 40 (28th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Quantum Technologies Chevrolet Cavalier placed highest in 1999 at #29 of 40, and lowest in 1998 at #32 of 42. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | NONE FFS | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1998 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 3-spd Regular | NONE FFS | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
What Chevrolet Cavalier fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1999 Quantum Technologies Chevrolet Cavalier burns 548 to 548 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 | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,190 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1999 model year is $2,950 to $2,950 a year in fuel, or $3,500 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 21 mpg the Quantum Technologies Chevrolet Cavalier is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $240 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Where Quantum Technologies sits
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