2016 Chevrolet Cruze fuel economy
The EPA lists 9 versions of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze. Combined fuel economy ranges from 26 to 34 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 30 city / 40 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 26 to 34 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 30 and 40 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $1,950 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruze Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 1.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 40 | 34 MPG | $1,950 |
| Cruze Premier Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 1.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 40 | 34 MPG | $1,950 |
| Cruze Limited Eco Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 1.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 40 | 33 MPG | $2,050 |
| Cruze Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 1.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 39 | 32 MPG | $2,100 |
| Cruze Limited Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 1.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 36 | 30 MPG | $2,250 |
| Cruze Limited Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 1.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 37 | 30 MPG | $2,250 |
| Cruze Limited Eco Automatic 6-spd | 4-cyl 1.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 37 | 30 MPG | $2,250 |
| Cruze Limited Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 35 | 29 MPG | $2,300 |
| Cruze Limited Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 34 | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $1,950 per year in fuel, versus $2,600 for the least efficient.