1987 Chevrolet Cavalier Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier (20–25 MPG combined) across 15 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 3-spd, Manual 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.0 L; 6-cyl, 2.8 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 20–25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,700–$3,350
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$4,750 to −$1,500 more than average
- Configurations
- 15
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 21–22 | 29–31 | 24–25 | $2,700–$2,800 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.8 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 17–18 | 24–25 | 20 | $3,350 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 | −$2,000 | — | — |
| Cavalier | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 | −$4,750 | — | — |
| Cavalier | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 4-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 | −$1,500 | — | — |
| Cavalier | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 | −$1,500 | — | — |
| Cavalier | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 | −$4,750 | — | — |
| Cavalier Convertible | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 | −$2,000 | — | — |
| Cavalier Convertible | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 | −$4,750 | — | — |
| Cavalier Convertible | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 4-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 | −$1,500 | — | — |
| Cavalier Convertible | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 | −$1,500 | — | — |
| Cavalier Convertible | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 | −$4,750 | — | — |
| Cavalier Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 | −$2,000 | — | — |
| Cavalier Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 | −$4,750 | — | — |
| Cavalier Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 4-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 | −$1,500 | — | — |
| Cavalier Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 | −$1,500 | — | — |
| Cavalier Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 | −$4,750 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier?
According to EPA data, the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier is rated at 20–25 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,700 to $3,350.
How much will the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$4,750 to −$1,500 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).