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Chevrolet Cavalier Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1988–1994) — Second Generation

The second-generation Chevrolet Cavalier came in Cabrio, Coupe, Sedan and Estate 5-door forms, giving you different ways to balance everyday practicality with body style and driving preferences.

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Chevrolet Cavalier Engines and Transmissions

Chevrolet Cavalier engine and transmission combinations include the gasoline Cabrio’s 3.1 AT automatic and 3.1 MT manual, alongside the gasoline 2.0 MT manual Coupe. These selected examples all drive the front wheels. An automatic eases your workload in traffic, while a manual gives you direct control over gear selection.

Cabrio — Chevrolet Cavalier Engines and Transmissions

Cabrio Chevrolet Cavalier Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.2 MT	Gasoline	2190 cm³	112 hp	82 kW	176 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.2 AT	Gasoline	2190 cm³	112 hp	82 kW	176 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.2 AT	Gasoline	2190 cm³	122 hp	90 kW	176 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.2 MT	Gasoline	2190 cm³	122 hp	90 kW	176 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2838 cm³	127 hp	93 kW	217 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2838 cm³	127 hp	93 kW	217 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2838 cm³	132 hp	97 kW	217 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2838 cm³	132 hp	97 kW	217 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
3.1 AT	Gasoline	3135 cm³	142 hp	104 kW	251 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
3.1 MT	Gasoline	3135 cm³	142 hp	104 kW	251 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Coupe — Chevrolet Cavalier Engines and Transmissions

Coupe Chevrolet Cavalier Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1991 cm³	91 hp	67 kW	146 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1991 cm³	91 hp	67 kW	146 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.2 MT	Gasoline	2190 cm³	96 hp	71 kW	163 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.2 AT	Gasoline	2190 cm³	96 hp	71 kW	163 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.2 MT	Gasoline	2190 cm³	112 hp	82 kW	176 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.2 AT	Gasoline	2190 cm³	112 hp	82 kW	176 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.2 MT	Gasoline	2190 cm³	122 hp	90 kW	176 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.2 AT	Gasoline	2190 cm³	122 hp	90 kW	176 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2838 cm³	127 hp	93 kW	217 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2838 cm³	127 hp	93 kW	217 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2838 cm³	132 hp	97 kW	217 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2838 cm³	132 hp	97 kW	217 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
3.1 MT	Gasoline	3135 cm³	142 hp	104 kW	251 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
3.1 AT	Gasoline	3135 cm³	142 hp	104 kW	251 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Sedan — Chevrolet Cavalier Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Chevrolet Cavalier Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.2 MT	Gasoline	2190 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
2.2 AT	Gasoline	2190 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	Not provided	Automatic	FWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2800 cm³	130 hp	96 kW	Not provided	Manual	FWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2800 cm³	130 hp	96 kW	Not provided	Automatic	FWD
3.1 MT	Gasoline	3137 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	240 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
3.1 AT	Gasoline	3137 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	240 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Estate 5-door — Chevrolet Cavalier Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Chevrolet Cavalier Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1991 cm³	91 hp	67 kW	146 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1991 cm³	91 hp	67 kW	146 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.2 AT	Gasoline	2190 cm³	96 hp	71 kW	163 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.2 MT	Gasoline	2190 cm³	96 hp	71 kW	163 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.2 AT	Gasoline	2190 cm³	112 hp	82 kW	176 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.2 AT	Gasoline	2190 cm³	122 hp	90 kW	176 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2838 cm³	127 hp	93 kW	217 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2838 cm³	127 hp	93 kW	217 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2838 cm³	132 hp	97 kW	217 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2838 cm³	132 hp	97 kW	217 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
3.1 MT	Gasoline	3128 cm³	137 hp	101 kW	244 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
3.1 AT	Gasoline	3128 cm³	137 hp	101 kW	244 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
3.1 AT	Gasoline	3135 cm³	142 hp	104 kW	251 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Chevrolet Cavalier Dimensions

Cabrio — Chevrolet Cavalier Dimensions

Cabrio Chevrolet Cavalier Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
2.2 MT	4539 mm	1676 mm	1339 mm	2570 mm	1212 kg
2.2 AT	4539 mm	1676 mm	1339 mm	2570 mm	1235 kg
2.2 AT	4539 mm	1676 mm	1339 mm	2570 mm	1238 kg
2.2 MT	4539 mm	1676 mm	1339 mm	2570 mm	1215 kg
2.8 MT	4539 mm	1676 mm	1339 mm	2570 mm	1209 kg
2.8 AT	4539 mm	1676 mm	1339 mm	2570 mm	1214 kg
2.8 AT	4539 mm	1676 mm	1339 mm	2570 mm	1250 kg
2.8 MT	4539 mm	1676 mm	1339 mm	2570 mm	1238 kg
3.1 AT	4539 mm	1676 mm	1339 mm	2570 mm	1252 kg
3.1 MT	4539 mm	1676 mm	1339 mm	2570 mm	1249 kg

Coupe — Chevrolet Cavalier Dimensions

Coupe Chevrolet Cavalier Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
2.0 MT	4630 mm	1684 mm	1321 mm	2573 mm	1070 kg
2.0 AT	4630 mm	1684 mm	1321 mm	2573 mm	1083 kg
2.2 MT	4630 mm	1684 mm	1321 mm	2573 mm	1120 kg
2.2 AT	4630 mm	1684 mm	1321 mm	2573 mm	1133 kg
2.2 MT	4630 mm	1684 mm	1321 mm	2573 mm	1138 kg
2.2 AT	4630 mm	1684 mm	1321 mm	2573 mm	1151 kg
2.2 MT	4630 mm	1684 mm	1321 mm	2573 mm	1141 kg
2.2 AT	4630 mm	1684 mm	1321 mm	2573 mm	1151 kg
2.8 MT	4630 mm	1684 mm	1321 mm	2573 mm	1160 kg
2.8 AT	4630 mm	1684 mm	1321 mm	2573 mm	1173 kg
2.8 MT	4630 mm	1684 mm	1321 mm	2573 mm	1175 kg
2.8 AT	4630 mm	1684 mm	1321 mm	2573 mm	1188 kg
3.1 MT	4630 mm	1684 mm	1321 mm	2573 mm	1222 kg
3.1 AT	4630 mm	1684 mm	1321 mm	2573 mm	1235 kg

Sedan — Chevrolet Cavalier Dimensions

Sedan Chevrolet Cavalier Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Ground clearance, minimum
2.2 MT	4630 mm	1684 mm	1361 mm	2573 mm	145 mm
2.2 AT	4630 mm	1684 mm	1361 mm	2573 mm	145 mm
2.8 MT	4630 mm	1684 mm	1361 mm	2573 mm	145 mm
2.8 AT	4630 mm	1684 mm	1361 mm	2573 mm	145 mm
3.1 MT	4630 mm	1684 mm	1361 mm	2573 mm	145 mm
3.1 AT	4630 mm	1684 mm	1361 mm	2573 mm	145 mm

Estate 5-door — Chevrolet Cavalier Dimensions

Estate 5-door Chevrolet Cavalier Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
2.0 MT	4519 mm	1684 mm	1341 mm	2570 mm	1095 kg
2.0 AT	4519 mm	1684 mm	1341 mm	2570 mm	1108 kg
2.2 AT	4519 mm	1684 mm	1341 mm	2570 mm	1158 kg
2.2 MT	4519 mm	1684 mm	1341 mm	2570 mm	1145 kg
2.2 AT	4519 mm	1684 mm	1341 mm	2570 mm	1187 kg
2.2 AT	4519 mm	1684 mm	1341 mm	2570 mm	1190 kg
2.8 AT	4519 mm	1684 mm	1341 mm	2570 mm	1148 kg
2.8 MT	4519 mm	1684 mm	1341 mm	2570 mm	1135 kg
2.8 AT	4519 mm	1684 mm	1341 mm	2570 mm	1178 kg
2.8 MT	4519 mm	1684 mm	1341 mm	2570 mm	1165 kg
3.1 MT	4519 mm	1684 mm	1341 mm	2570 mm	1165 kg
3.1 AT	4519 mm	1684 mm	1341 mm	2570 mm	1178 kg
3.1 AT	4519 mm	1684 mm	1341 mm	2570 mm	1231 kg

Chevrolet Cavalier Cargo Space

Cabrio — Chevrolet Cavalier Cargo Space

Cabrio Chevrolet Cavalier Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
2.2 MT	295 l
2.2 AT	295 l
2.2 AT	295 l
2.2 MT	295 l
2.8 MT	295 l
2.8 AT	295 l
2.8 AT	295 l
2.8 MT	295 l
3.1 AT	295 l
3.1 MT	295 l

Coupe — Chevrolet Cavalier Cargo Space

Coupe Chevrolet Cavalier Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
2.0 MT	374 l
2.0 AT	374 l
2.2 MT	374 l
2.2 AT	374 l
2.2 MT	374 l
2.2 AT	374 l
2.2 MT	374 l
2.2 AT	374 l
2.8 MT	374 l
2.8 AT	374 l
2.8 MT	374 l
2.8 AT	374 l
3.1 MT	374 l
3.1 AT	374 l

Estate 5-door — Chevrolet Cavalier Cargo Space

Estate 5-door Chevrolet Cavalier Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
2.0 MT	966 l	1824 l
2.0 AT	966 l	1824 l
2.2 AT	966 l	1824 l
2.2 MT	966 l	1824 l
2.2 AT	966 l	1824 l
2.2 AT	966 l	1824 l
2.8 AT	966 l	1824 l
2.8 MT	966 l	1824 l
2.8 AT	966 l	1824 l
2.8 MT	966 l	1824 l
3.1 MT	966 l	1824 l
3.1 AT	966 l	1824 l
3.1 AT	966 l	1824 l