Cruze

Overview

Body

Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Transmission

Automatic 6-spdEPA, 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

HP

140

Power to weight

0.045 hp/lb

Axle ratio

3.87

Cyl

4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Aspiration

Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy

35 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

MPG City

24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

MPG Comb

28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Fuel $/yr

$2,200EPA, 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

29 mpg, reported by 3 driversabout 1 mpg above the EPA combined estimate

SmartWay certified

Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length

181 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Width

71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Height

58 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Wheelbase

106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Curb Weight

3,102 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Pass. Vol

94 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Cargo Vol

16 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating

★★★★★

Rollover rating

★★★★★

Stability control (ESC)

Standard

Forward-collision warning

No

Lane-departure warning

No

Recalls

7

Owner complaints

730

Reported injuries

39

Theft rate

0.6 per 1,000 produced (CY 2011 federal data)

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.