Gas Mileage

2005 Chevrolet Cavalier

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier

2005 Chevrolet Models

  1. Astro 2WD Cargo
  2. Astro 2WD Cargo Convertible
  3. Astro 2WD Passenger
  4. Astro AWD Cargo
  5. Astro AWD Cargo Convertible
  6. Astro AWD Passenger
  7. Aveo
  8. Aveo 5
  9. Blazer 2WD
  10. Blazer 4WD
  11. C15 Silverado Hybrid 2WD
  12. C1500 Avalanche 2WD
  13. C1500 Silverado 2WD
  14. C1500 Suburban 2WD
  15. C1500 Tahoe 2WD
  16. C2500 HD Silverado 2WD
  17. Cavalier
  18. Classic
  19. Cobalt
  20. Colorado 2WD
  21. Colorado 4WD
  22. Colorado Crew Cab 2WD
  23. Colorado Crew Cab 4WD
  24. Corvette
  25. Epica
  26. Equinox AWD
  27. Equinox FWD
  28. G15 / 25CHEV Van 2WD Convertible
  29. G1500 / 2500 Chevy Express 2WD
  30. G1500 / 2500 Chevy Van 2WD
  31. H1500 / 2500 Chevy Van AWD
  32. H1500 Chevy Express AWD
  33. H1500 Chevy Van AWD Convertible
  34. Impala
  35. K15 Silverado Hybrid 4WD
  36. K1500 Avalanche 4WD
  37. K1500 Silverado 4WD
  38. K1500 Silverado AWD
  39. K1500 Suburban 4WD
  40. K1500 Suburban AWD
  41. K1500 Tahoe 4WD
  42. K1500 Tahoe AWD
  43. K2500 HD Silverado 4WD
  44. Malibu
  45. Malibu Maxx
  46. Monte Carlo
  47. Optra
  48. Optra 5
  49. Optra Wagon
  50. SSR Pickup 2WD
  51. Trailblazer 2WD
  52. Trailblazer 4WD
  53. Trailblazer Ext 2WD
  54. Trailblazer Ext 4WD
  55. Uplander AWD
  56. Uplander FWD
  57. Venture FWD
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There is more than one version of this model which have different gas mileage rates. You may select a version below to jump to that section:

Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.2L - 4 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Cavalier gets up to 34 MPG on the highway, 24 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 28 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 42% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
34 MPG
Combined
28 MPG
City
24 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.2 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Cavalier gets up to 43.61 MPG on the highway, 27.61 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 33.07 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 58% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
43.61 MPG
Combined
33.07 MPG
City
27.61 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (2 Door):
87 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (2 Door):
13 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.2L - 4 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Cavalier gets up to 36 MPG on the highway, 26 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 30 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 38% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
36 MPG
Combined
30 MPG
City
26 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.2 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Cavalier gets up to 46.59 MPG on the highway, 29.50 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 35.33 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 58% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
46.59 MPG
Combined
35.33 MPG
City
29.50 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (2 Door):
87 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (2 Door):
13 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2005 Compact Cars

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the compact cars class in 2005 goes to the Honda Civic Hybrid with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 48 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 269% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Bentley Continental GT.

Honda Civic Hybrid
48 MPG (Automatic - 1.3L - 4 Cylinder)
Volkswagen Golf
41 MPG (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
Volkswagen Jetta
41 MPG (Manual - 1.9L - 4 Cylinder)
Chevrolet Optra
25 MPG (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Chevrolet Optra 5
25 MPG (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Suzuki Forenza
25 MPG (Automatic - 2.0L - 4 Cylinder)
Audi A4
25 MPG (Automatic - 1.8L - 4 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz CL600
15 MPG (Automatic - 5.5L - 12 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz CL65 AMG
15 MPG (Automatic - 6.0L - 12 Cylinder)
Bentley Continental GT
13 MPG (Automatic - 6.0L - 12 Cylinder)
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