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2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Dual-fuel
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2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Dual-fuel
Fuel Economy
  
 
Fuel Type
Gasoline
CNG
  
MPG (city)
21
20
  
MPG (highway)
30
29
  
MPG (combined)
24
23
  
Fuel Economics
  
Cost to Drive 25 Miles
$1.73
$2.77
  
Fuel to Drive 25 Miles
1.04 gal
1.09 gal
  
Annual Fuel Cost
$1038
$1664
  
   
Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions*
Worst
Best
This vehicle emits 7.70 tons of greenhouse gas per year. The most efficient vehicles emit 3.1 tons; the least efficient vehicles emit 15.3 tons.
16.2
3.5
 
7.70 tons
6.60 tons
Safety
    
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration    
 
This vehicle is available in multiple versions that look the same, but may have different air pollution scores. (See "How to Identify a Clean Car") All versions may not be available in your area.
Availability
score: 02
All States and Clean Fuel Fleet Cities
LEV
3TJXV02.2025
score: 02
All States
LEV
3TJXV02.2025
   
EPA's Green Vehicle Guide provides additional information on the EPA air pollution scores.    
   
Size Class
Subcompact Cars
  
Engine Size (liters)
2.2
Cylinders
4
Transmission
Automatic 4-spd
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Gas Guzzler
no
Turbocharger
no
Supercharger
no
Passenger Volume
92ft3 (4D)
Luggage Volume
7ft3 (4D)
Additional Engine Characteristics
NA

Annual Fuel Costs and Greenhouse Gas Estimates are based on 45% highway driving, 55% city driving, and 15000 annual miles.

Assumed Fuel Prices:

  • Regular: 1.66
  • Premium: 1.92
  • Diesel: 2.42
  • CNG: 2.55
  • Electricity: 0.08 per kilowatt hour
  • E85: 2.82
  • LPG: 2.10

GHG-Greenhouse gas emissions expressed in CO2 equivalents. Estimates include the full fuel cycle and exclude vehicle manufacture. (U.S. Department of Energy, GREET Model, Argonne National Laboratory)

Color vehicle photographs have been provided by the vehicle manufacturers or their representative and are used with their permission. Black and white photographs are as published in Ward's Automotive Yearbook(R), 1985-1999 and are used by permission of Ward's Communications, a world leader in automotive information.