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Chevrolet SS vs. Chevrolet Cavalier MPG

Chart is based on 11 fuel economy reports for the Chevrolet SS and 16 fuel economy reports for the Chevrolet Cavalier.

Chevrolet SS MPG

Chevrolet SS Chevrolet SS 2017 16.8 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2017 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 flat med light 0 0 50 50 70 16.8  

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Chevrolet Cavalier MPG

Chevrolet Cavalier Chevrolet Cavalier 2004 28.3 MPG Highway Percentage 57 percent Chevrolet Cavalier Chevrolet Cavalier 2004 33.1 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent Chevrolet Cavalier Chevrolet Cavalier 2003 30.3 MPG Highway Percentage 72 percent Chevrolet Cavalier Chevrolet Cavalier 2003 30.8 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Chevrolet Cavalier Chevrolet Cavalier 2002 29.6 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Chevrolet Cavalier Chevrolet Cavalier 2002 24.2 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Chevrolet Cavalier Chevrolet Cavalier 2002 24.4 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Chevrolet Cavalier Chevrolet Cavalier 2001 23.8 MPG Highway Percentage 100 percent Chevrolet Cavalier Chevrolet Cavalier 2001 27.8 MPG Highway Percentage 24 percent Chevrolet Cavalier Chevrolet Cavalier 2001 31.8 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd MPG
2004 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 mtns med light 34 6 3 57 80 28.3  
2004 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light light 0 15 0 85 70 33.1  
2003 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat light light 0 0 28 72 74 30.3  
2003 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 hills light none 0 0 30 70 60 30.8  
2002 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 hills med hvy 10 20 20 50 80 29.6  
2002 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med none 10 10 30 50 60 24.2  
2002 2dr Coupe 115-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat med hvy 7 13 46 35 70 24.4  
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2001 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.2L I4
3-speed automatic FWD		 flat light none 0 0 0 100 65 23.8  
2001 2dr Coupe 150-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 flat light none 18 47 12 24 60 27.8  
2001 2dr Coupe 115-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 flat med none 0 10 5 85 60 31.8  

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Chevrolet SS vs. Chevrolet Cavalier MPG

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Chevrolet SS and Chevrolet Cavalier's where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of their real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Chevrolet SS

Chevrolet SS Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearComment
My mention of a $1,300 gas guzzler tax foreshadowed this "why not." If you want a fuel-efficient car, you probably don't want a big, V8-powered sedan. But even compared to the Dodge Charger R/T the SS is a guzzler. This is partly because the very small number sold doesn't justify an upgrade to GM's latest engine and transmission technology, which includes variable valve timing, cylinder deactivation, and eight-speed automatic transmissions. These technologies enable the Charger R/T to earn EPA ratings of 16 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, while the SS can only manage 14/21 with a six-speed automatic or 15/21 with a six-speed manual (which skips from first to fourth under light throttle). In my real-world driving, the trip computer usually reported an average around 16 or 17 in the suburbs (20 if I drove with a very light foot) and MAYBE 24 on the highway. The trip computer in the Dodge reported averages that were usually higher by a couple MPG, but keep its engine in V4 mode (i.e. no lights to stop for) and the average can reach 30. see full Chevrolet SS review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Chevrolet SS

Chevrolet SS Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed manual RWD		 Wow, really, really bad. All the reviews you may have read about the fuel economy are dead on. You can optimistically get 24 on the freeway and low teens city. Then again you are NOT buying this car for fuel economy. see full Chevrolet SS review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Chevrolet Cavalier

Chevrolet Cavalier Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 you can get over 35mpg on the highway if you drive moderately see full Chevrolet Cavalier review
2002 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 I bought this car flat for $2000 off an elderly lady, and I can already say, I've paid this cars way through gas mileage savings easily compared to my previous truck. see full Chevrolet Cavalier review
Chevrolet Cavalier Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2002 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Bottom of class. see full Chevrolet Cavalier review