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2018 Chevrolet

Cruze

Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo

Chevrolet Cruze: best and worst years
2018 Chevrolet Cruze

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Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
40 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$1,900EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
267 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
8/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
6/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
28.1 mpg, reported by 4 driversabout 4.9 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
175 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
57 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
2,756 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Pass. Vol
94 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
10 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
3
Owner complaints
108
Reported injuries
7

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE17%
  • POWER TRAIN14%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER14%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9%
  • SERVICE BRAKES7%
  • STEERING6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 162 total.

Chevrolet Cruze: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.