Chevrolet Cruze MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Chevrolet Cruze model year from 2011 to 2019 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Cruze has been offered with 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2019 (up to 37 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Chevrolet Cruze fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined MPG | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 31–37 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.4L 4-cyl | $11,886 | 277 listings |
| 2018 | 31–37 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.4L 4-cyl | $10,900 | 705 listings |
| 2017 | 31–37 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.4L 4-cyl | $9,995 | 1,135 listings |
| 2016 | 26–34 | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | $8,970 | 529 listings |
| 2015 | 26–32 | 1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | $6,995 | 709 listings |
| 2014 | 26–32 | 1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 26–32 | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 26–32 | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 26–32 | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
2019 Chevrolet Cruze: engines & MPG
The 2019 Cruze was EPA-rated in 7 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 31 to 37 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $11,886 on VehiSales (277 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruze | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Diesel | 31 | 48 | 37 MPG |
| Cruze Hatchback | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Diesel | 30 | 45 | 35 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 30 | 38 | 33 MPG |
| Cruze Premier | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Cruze Hatchback | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Cruze Premier Hatchback | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 28 | 37 | 31 MPG |
2018 Chevrolet Cruze: engines & MPG
The 2018 Cruze was EPA-rated in 10 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 31 to 37 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $10,900 on VehiSales (705 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruze | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 30 | 52 | 37 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Diesel | 31 | 47 | 37 MPG |
| Cruze Hatchback | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Diesel | 30 | 45 | 35 MPG |
| Cruze Hatchback | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 29 | 48 | 35 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 29 | 40 | 33 MPG |
| Cruze Premier | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 29 | 39 | 33 MPG |
| Cruze Hatchback | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 29 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 40 | 32 MPG |
| Cruze Premier Hatchback | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 28 | 37 | 31 MPG |
| Cruze Hatchback | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 27 | 38 | 31 MPG |
2017 Chevrolet Cruze: engines & MPG
The 2017 Cruze was EPA-rated in 8 versions (1.6L 4-cyl, 1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 31 to 37 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $9,995 on VehiSales (1,135 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruze | 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Diesel | 30 | 52 | 37 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic 9-spd | Diesel | 31 | 47 | 37 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 30 | 40 | 34 MPG |
| Cruze Premier | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 29 | 39 | 33 MPG |
| Cruze Hatchback | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 29 | 38 | 32 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Cruze Premier Hatchback | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 28 | 37 | 31 MPG |
| Cruze Hatchback | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 37 | 31 MPG |
2016 Chevrolet Cruze: engines & MPG
The 2016 Cruze was EPA-rated in 9 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 34 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $8,970 on VehiSales (529 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 30 | 40 | 34 MPG |
| Cruze Premier | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 30 | 40 | 34 MPG |
| Cruze Limited Eco | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 40 | 33 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 39 | 32 MPG |
| Cruze Limited | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 37 | 30 MPG |
| Cruze Limited Eco | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 37 | 30 MPG |
| Cruze Limited | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| Cruze Limited | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Cruze Limited | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 34 | 26 MPG |
2015 Chevrolet Cruze: engines & MPG
The 2015 Cruze was EPA-rated in 7 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 32 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $6,995 on VehiSales (709 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruze Eco | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 40 | 32 MPG |
| Cruze | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Diesel | 27 | 44 | 32 MPG |
| Cruze Eco | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 37 | 30 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 37 | 30 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 34 | 26 MPG |
2014 Chevrolet Cruze: engines & MPG
The 2014 Cruze was EPA-rated in 7 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruze Eco | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 40 | 32 MPG |
| Cruze | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Diesel | 27 | 44 | 32 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 37 | 30 MPG |
| Cruze Eco | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 37 | 30 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 34 | 26 MPG |
2013 Chevrolet Cruze: engines & MPG
The 2013 Cruze was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruze Eco | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 40 | 32 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 37 | 30 MPG |
| Cruze Eco | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 37 | 30 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 34 | 26 MPG |
2012 Chevrolet Cruze: engines & MPG
The 2012 Cruze was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruze Eco | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 40 | 32 MPG |
| Cruze Eco | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 38 | 30 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 36 | 30 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 37 | 30 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 25 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 34 | 26 MPG |
2011 Chevrolet Cruze: engines & MPG
The 2011 Cruze was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruze Eco | 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 40 | 32 MPG |
| Cruze Eco | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 37 | 30 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 26 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 24 | 35 | 28 MPG |
| Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 34 | 26 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Chevrolet Cruze get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the Cruze ranges from 26 to 37 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2019 model year.
What engines does the 2019 Chevrolet Cruze have?
The 2019 Cruze was EPA-rated with 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.4L 4-cyl — see the 2019 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Chevrolet Cruze require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on diesel or regular.
https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/chevrolet/cruze.
Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.
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