1986 Chevrolet Cavalier
The 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier is listed in 15 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 2.0 L 4-cyl and 2.8 L 6-cyl powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 18 to 25 MPG (best: 9.4 L/100 km).
Model year1986
Versions15
ClassCompact Cars, Small Station Wagons, Subcompact Cars
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Engines, transmissions & fuel economy
| Version | Powertrain | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | MPG city / hwy / comb | L/100 km (comb) | CO2 g/mi | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavalier | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 20 / 26 / 22 | 10.7 | 404 | Compact Cars |
| Cavalier | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 23 / 30 / 25 | 9.4 | 355 | Compact Cars |
| Cavalier | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 21 / 29 / 24 | 9.8 | 370 | Compact Cars |
| Cavalier | 2.8 L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 17 / 22 / 19 | 12.4 | 468 | Compact Cars |
| Cavalier | 2.8 L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 17 / 24 / 19 | 12.4 | 468 | Compact Cars |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 19 / 26 / 22 | 10.7 | 404 | Subcompact Cars |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 22 / 29 / 25 | 9.4 | 355 | Subcompact Cars |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 21 / 29 / 24 | 9.8 | 370 | Subcompact Cars |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.8 L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 16 / 23 / 19 | 12.4 | 468 | Subcompact Cars |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.8 L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 16 / 22 / 18 | 13.1 | 494 | Subcompact Cars |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 20 / 26 / 22 | 10.7 | 404 | Small Station Wagons |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 22 / 29 / 25 | 9.4 | 355 | Small Station Wagons |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 21 / 29 / 24 | 9.8 | 370 | Small Station Wagons |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.8 L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 16 / 23 / 19 | 12.4 | 468 | Small Station Wagons |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.8 L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 17 / 24 / 19 | 12.4 | 468 | Small Station Wagons |
Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.
Safety recalls
Check the NHTSA recall database for the 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier.