Getting 34 - 37 Miles a Gallon: The Chevrolet Cavalier for 2004
Posted: December 7, 2008 in 2004, Cavalier, Chevrolet | Tags: 2-Door, Chevrolet Cavalier, Coupe, LS, United States market
Chevrolet Cavalier Engine Specs: The Cavalier LS comes outfitted with a Ecotec 2.2 liter, 4-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a General Motors 4-speed transaxle. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Cavalier has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Cavalier LS Statistics
The dimensions of the Cavalier LS are 67.90 inches wide by 180.90 inches long. It sits a comfortable 54.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 104.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The standard warranty period for the Cavalier is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
The listed retail price in 2004 (MSRP) was $16,105, with an invoice cost of $15,058. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel is handled for the Cavalier is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 14.10 gallons.
The 2004 Cavalier gets 34 - 37 miles/gallon on the highway and only 24 - 26 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Cavalier LS sold well in 2004. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Cavalier.
