How much does the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier cost?

The 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier has a starting MSRP of $0. Trim pricing includes Base from $0; LS from $0; RS from $0; Z24 from $0.

What is the fuel economy of the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier?

The 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier achieves up to 26 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier have?

The 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier offers up to 13.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier tow?

The 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier come in?

The 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier is available in 4 trims (6 total configurations) across Sedan and Coupe and Convertible body styles with front wheel drive.

1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

4 trims · 6 configurations · Sedan, Coupe, Convertible

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

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Total price (Base MSRP)

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Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier trims

Base
2 configurations
MSRP
$0
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/33
Horsepower
120 hp
Torque
130 lb-ft
Engine
2.2L I4 gas
Seating
—
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.6
Max towing
1,000 lbs
LS
2 configurations
MSRP
$0
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/31
Horsepower
120 hp
Torque
130 lb-ft
Engine
2.2L I4 gas
Seating
—
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.6
Max towing
1,000 lbs
RS
MSRP
$0
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/33
Horsepower
120 hp
Torque
130 lb-ft
Engine
2.2L I4 gas
Seating
—
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.2
Max towing
1,000 lbs
Z24
MSRP
$0
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
20/30
Horsepower
150 hp
Torque
155 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
—
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.2
Max towing
1,000 lbs

Compare 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier trim specifications
Spec	Base2 configurations	LS2 configurations	RS	Z24
MSRP	$0	$0	$0	$0
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	22/33	22/31	22/33	20/30
Horsepower	120 hp	120 hp	120 hp	150 hp
Torque	130 lb-ft	130 lb-ft	130 lb-ft	155 lb-ft
Engine	2.2L I4 gas	2.2L I4 gas	2.2L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas
Seating	—	—	—	—
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	13.6	13.6	13.2	13.2
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Basegas
LSgas
RSgas
Z24gas
Fuel type: Baseregular unleaded
LSregular unleaded
RSregular unleaded
Z24regular unleaded
Cylinders: BaseI4
LSI4
RSI4
Z24I4
Displacement: Base2.2 L
LS2.2 L
RS2.2 L
Z242.4 L
Horsepower: Base120 hp
LS120 hp
RS120 hp
Z24150 hp
Torque: Base130 lb-ft
LS130 lb-ft
RS130 lb-ft
Z24155 lb-ft
Transmission: Base5-speed manual
LS4-speed automatic
RS5-speed manual
Z245-speed manual
Drivetrain: Basefront wheel drive
LSfront wheel drive
RSfront wheel drive
Z24front wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseSedan
LSSedan
RSCoupe
Z24Coupe
Doors: Base4
LS4
RS2
Z242
Length: Base180.3 in
LS180.3 in
RS180.3 in
Z24180.3 in
Width: Base67.4 in
LS67.4 in
RS67.4 in
Z2467.4 in
Height: Base54.8 in
LS53.2 in
RS53.9 in
Z2453.2 in
Wheelbase: Base104.1 in
LS104.1 in
RS104.1 in
Z24104.1 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base13.6 cu ft
LS13.6 cu ft
RS13.2 cu ft
Z2413.2 cu ft
Max towing: Base1,000 lbs
LS1,000 lbs
RS1,000 lbs
Z241,000 lbs
Curb weight: Base2,676 lbs
LS2,617 lbs
RS2,838 lbs
Z242,617 lbs
Fuel tank: Base15.2 gal
LS15.2 gal
RS15.2 gal
Z2415.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base26
LS25
RS26
Z2423
City MPG: Base22
LS22
RS22
Z2420
Highway MPG: Base33
LS31
RS33
Z2430

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	LS	RS	Z24
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	2.2 L	2.2 L	2.2 L	2.4 L
Horsepower	120 hp	120 hp	120 hp	150 hp
Torque	130 lb-ft	130 lb-ft	130 lb-ft	155 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	4-speed automatic	5-speed manual	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Coupe	Coupe
Doors	4	4	2	2
Length	180.3 in	180.3 in	180.3 in	180.3 in
Width	67.4 in	67.4 in	67.4 in	67.4 in
Height	54.8 in	53.2 in	53.9 in	53.2 in
Wheelbase	104.1 in	104.1 in	104.1 in	104.1 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	13.6 cu ft	13.6 cu ft	13.2 cu ft	13.2 cu ft
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs
Curb weight	2,676 lbs	2,617 lbs	2,838 lbs	2,617 lbs
Fuel tank	15.2 gal	15.2 gal	15.2 gal	15.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	26	25	26	23
City MPG	22	22	22	20
Highway MPG	33	31	33	30