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Chevrolet Cruze

2011–2019 · 34 configurations

Lowest
26
Average
31
Best
37
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The Chevrolet Cruze has been tested by the EPA across 34 different configurations spanning model years 2011 through 2019. Over this period, the Cruze has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 26 MPG to 37 MPG, with an overall average of 31 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2019
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spd • Diesel
$2,200314837MPG
2019
1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (variable gear ratios) • Regular
$1,800303833MPG
2019
1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$1,850283832MPG
2018
1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$1,800294033MPG
2018
1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$1,850274032MPG
2018
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spd • Diesel
$2,200314737MPG
2018
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Diesel
$2,200305237MPG
2017
1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$1,750304034MPG
2017
1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$1,850283932MPG
2017
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 9-spd • Diesel
$2,200314737MPG
2017
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Diesel
$2,200305237MPG
2016
1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$1,750304034MPG
2016
1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$1,850283932MPG
2015
1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,000263630MPG
2015
1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$2,000263730MPG
2015
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,300223426MPG
2015
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$2,050253529MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Diesel
$2,550274432MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Diesel
$2,550274432MPG
2014
1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,000263630MPG
2014
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$2,050253529MPG
2014
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,300223426MPG
2014
1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$2,000263730MPG
2013
1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$2,000263730MPG
2013
1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,000263630MPG
2013
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$2,050253529MPG
2013
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,300223426MPG
2012
1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,000263630MPG
2012
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,300223426MPG
2012
1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$2,000263730MPG
2012
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$2,050253529MPG
2011
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Regular
$2,050263529MPG
2011
1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,300223426MPG
2011
1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Regular
$2,150243528MPG

Historical Efficiency

2019
37
2018
37
2017
37
2016
34
2015
32
2014
32
2013
30
2012
30
2011
29

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Cruze) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Chevrolet Cruze. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Chevrolet Chevrolet Cruze grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
2,380
Total Deaths
1,268

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
7.1%
Fire Occurrence
4.5%
Speeding Involved
13.0%
DUI Involved
13.8%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

78%
Front
13%
Side
9%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes263
Fatalities
161
Deaths/Crash
0.61
2022
Fatal Crashes301
Fatalities
174
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2021
Fatal Crashes309
Fatalities
157
Deaths/Crash
0.51
2020
Fatal Crashes267
Fatalities
150
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2019
Fatal Crashes270
Fatalities
126
Deaths/Crash
0.47
2018
Fatal Crashes268
Fatalities
140
Deaths/Crash
0.52
2017
Fatal Crashes236
Fatalities
134
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2016
Fatal Crashes193
Fatalities
95
Deaths/Crash
0.49
2015
Fatal Crashes151
Fatalities
73
Deaths/Crash
0.48
2014
Fatal Crashes122
Fatalities
58
Deaths/Crash
0.48
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2018
2
2016
3
2015
2
2014
5
2013
4
2012
3
2011
7
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