1998 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2Dr Coupe Comparisons

used 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2Dr Coupe

Fuel: 24 mpg city / 34 mpg hwy
MSRP: $12,970

The 1998 Cavalier is available in five models -- Cavalier base coupe, base sedan, RS coupe, LS sedan, Z24 coupe and Z24 convertible. Standard features offered in all models include four wheel anti-lock brakes, center console with armrest, Passlock theft deterrent system and daytime running lights. An AM/FM radio is now standard on the base coupe, base sedan and RS coupe. In addition, cruise control is now standard equipment on the RS coupe, LS sedan and Z24 coupe and convertible. New 15 cross-lace aluminum wheels are standard and only available on the Z24 coupe. Chevrolet has added Medium Gold Metallic to Cavalier+s exterior color choices and a new monotone interior color scheme is available in Graphite, Medium Gray and Neutral.

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Compare the used 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2Dr Coupe with competitors from other car manufacturers. With this tool you can view side-by-side 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier RS 2Dr Coupe comparisons of up to three competitor car models' pricing, engine and horsepower, gas mileage, safety features, ownership costs, and more.

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Year	1998
Make	Chevrolet
Model	Cavalier
Trim	RS 2Dr Coupe
MSRP	$12,970	$11,100	$14,505
Destination	$500	$500	$535

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Powertrain and Performance

Trans Speeds	5	5	5
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual	Manual
Transmission Name	Transmission, 5 Speed Manual OD	Transmission, Performance 5 Speed Manual OD	Transmission, 5 Speed Manual OD
Standard MPG	24/34	29/41	23/33
Fuel Type	Unleaded Regular	Unleaded Regular	Unleaded Regular
Fuel Delivery System	Sequential Port Fuel Injection	Multi-Port Fuel Injection	Multi-Port Fuel Injection
Bore x Stroke	3.50x3.46	3.44x3.27	3.44x3.27
Compression Ratio	9.00	9.60	9.60
Number of Valves	2	4	4
Number of Cylinders	4	4	4
Cylinder Configuration	In-line	In-line	In-line
Camshaft	N/R	DOHC	DOHC
Torque	130@4000	133@5500	130@4800
Horsepower	120@5200	150@6500	140@6000
Engine Size	2.20	2.00	2.00
Engine Type	Gas	Gas	Gas
Engine Name	Engine, 2.2L 4 Cylinder 120 hp Gas	Engine, 2.0L 4 Cylinder 150 hp Gas	Engine, 2.0L 4 Cylinder 140 hp Gas

Dimensions and Capacities

Fuel Capacity	N/R	N/R	N/R
Towing Capacity (Std/Max)	1000/1000	1000/1000	N/R
Payload Capacity (Std/Max)	N/R	N/R	N/R
Tonnage	N/R	N/R	N/R
GVWR	N/R	N/R	N/R
Cargo Capacity (Std/Max)	13.20/13.20	11.00/11.00	16.60/16.60
Curb Weight	2617	2470	2729
Ground Clearance	5.70	6.00	6.10
Rear Legroom	33.2	35.1	28.4
Front Legroom	42.3	42.5	43.3
Rear Shoulder Room	N/R	N/R	N/R
Front Shoulder Room	N/R	N/R	N/R
Rear Headroom	N/R	N/R	N/R
Front Headroom	36.6	36.5	34.1
Wheelbase	104.1	104.0	98.8
Height	53.2	54.9	51.0
Length	180.3	171.8	174.9
Width	67.4	67.4	68.7
Seating Capacity (Std/Max)	5/5	5/5	4/4

Government Ratings

IIHS Roof Strength	N/R	N/R	N/R
IIHS Rear Crash	N/R	N/R	N/R
IIHS Best Pick	N/R	N/R	N/R
IIHS Overall Side Crash	N/R	N/R	N/R
IIHS Overall Front Crash	N/R	N/R	N/R
NHTSA Rating Rollover	Not Tested	N/R	Not Tested
NHTSA Rating Rear Side	2	N/R	No Data
NHTSA Rating Front Side	1	N/R	1
NHTSA Rating Front Passenger	4	N/R	No Data
NHTSA Rating Front Driver	3	N/R	No Data

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Model Year	1998	1998	1998
Final Assembly Location	Lordstown, OH	Mexico/IL, USA	Normal, IL
EPA Class	Passenger Car	Passenger Car	Sport
Class	Passenger Car	Passenger Car	Sports Car