1989 Chevrolet Cavalier Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier (20–26 MPG combined) across 10 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Subcompact Cars, Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 2.8 L; 4-cyl, 2.0 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 20–26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,600–$3,350
- Configurations
- 10
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 | 22–23 | 29–33 | 25–26 | $2,600–$2,700 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.8 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 16–18 | 25–26 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Cavalier | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Cavalier | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Cavalier | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 26 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Cavalier Convertible | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Cavalier Convertible | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 26 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Cavalier Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Cavalier Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 3-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Cavalier Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 33 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Cavalier Wagon | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.8 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 26 | 20 | $3,350 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier?
According to EPA data, the 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier is rated at 20–26 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1989 Chevrolet Cavalier?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,600 to $3,350.