The table below lists every trim of the 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
VL Sedan 4D 4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter 120 130 1,000 2,520
RS Sedan 4D 4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter 120 130 1,000 2,515
VL Coupe 2D 4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter 120 130 1,000 2,509
Z24 Coupe 2D V6, 3.1 Liter 140 185 1,000 2,695
RS Coupe 2D 4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter 120 130 1,000 2,526
Wagon 4D 4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter 120 130 1,000 2,623
Z24 Convertible 2D V6, 3.1 Liter 140 185 1,000 2,678
RS Convertible 2D V6, 3.1 Liter 140 185 1,000 2,678

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 1993

The 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier carried a maximum tow rating of 1,000 lb. The 1994 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 1994 Chevrolet models

The rest of Chevrolet's 1994 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.