1988 Chevrolet Cavalier
The 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier is listed in 10 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 20 to 26 MPG (best: 9.0 L/100 km).
Model year1988
Versions10
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 | 22 / 29 / 25 | 9.4 | 355 | Compact Cars |
| Cavalier | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 22 / 33 / 26 | 9.0 | 342 | Compact Cars |
| Cavalier | 2.8 L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 18 / 25 / 20 | 11.8 | 444 | Compact Cars |
| Cavalier | 2.8 L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 18 / 27 / 21 | 11.2 | 423 | Compact Cars |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.8 L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 18 / 25 / 20 | 11.8 | 444 | Subcompact Cars |
| Cavalier Convertible | 2.8 L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 18 / 27 / 21 | 11.2 | 423 | Subcompact Cars |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-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 | 22 / 33 / 26 | 9.0 | 342 | Small Station Wagons |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.8 L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 18 / 25 / 20 | 11.8 | 444 | Small Station Wagons |
| Cavalier Wagon | 2.8 L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 18 / 27 / 21 | 11.2 | 423 | 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 1988 Chevrolet Cavalier.