Chevrolet Cavalier Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on Chevrolet Cavalier transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 6 DSS, 6 DCT
    • Average optimal engine speed: 5600 rpm
    • Average torque: 153 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 8 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1213 kg / 2675 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 1753 kg / 3865 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

Gearbox types in 2016 Chevrolet Cavalier through generations

  • 1.5 DVVT —6 DSS (141 Nm)
  • 1.0 DVVT —6 DCT (165 Nm)
  • Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.5 DVVT 6 DSS—6000 rpm.
  • 1.0 DVVT 6 DCT—5200 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.5 DVVT Automatic 6 DSS Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 69%
    1.0 DVVT Automatic 6 DCT Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 1.5 DVVT
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 DSS
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.0 DVVT
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on Chevrolet Cavalier transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 3 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5400 rpm
      • Average torque: 196 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1223 kg / 2697 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1763 kg / 3887 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier through generations

  • 2.2 i 16V EcoTec —5 MT (203 Nm)
  • 2.2 i —3 AT (183 Nm)
  • 2.4 i 16V Z24 —5 MT (203 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.2 i 16V EcoTec 5 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 2.2 i 3 AT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.2 i 16V EcoTec 5 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 2.2 i 3 AT—5000 rpm.
  • 2.4 i 16V Z24 5 MT—5600 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.2 i 16V EcoTec Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 91%
    2.2 i Automatic 3 AT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 96%
    2.4 i 16V Z24 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 2.2 i 16V EcoTec
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.2 i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.4 i 16V Z24
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Chevrolet Cavalier transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 4 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5467 rpm
      • Average torque: 194 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1209 kg / 2666 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1749 kg / 3857 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 4 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier through generations

  • 2.2 i 16V EcoTec —5 MT (203 Nm)
  • 2.2 i —4 AT (176 Nm)
  • 2.4 i 16V —4 AT (203 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.2 i 16V EcoTec 5 MT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.2 i 16V EcoTec 5 MT—5600 rpm.
  • 2.2 i 4 AT—5200 rpm.
  • 2.4 i 16V 4 AT—5600 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.2 i 16V EcoTec Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 91%
    2.2 i Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 96%
    2.4 i 16V Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 2.2 i 16V EcoTec
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 2.2 i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.4 i 16V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Chevrolet Cavalier transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 AT
      • Average acceleration: 9.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5300 rpm
      • Average torque: 193 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1289 kg / 2842 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1874 kg / 4132 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1995 Chevrolet Cavalier through generations

  • 2.2 i —4 AT (183 Nm)
  • 2.4 i 16V —4 AT (203 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 2.2 i 4 AT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 2.2 i 4 AT—5000 rpm.
  • 2.4 i 16V 4 AT—5600 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    2.2 i Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 96%
    2.4 i 16V Automatic 4 AT Front wheel drive 5600 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 2.2 i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 2.4 i 16V
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%