Overview
- Body
- Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Manual 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
- 138
- Power to weight
- 0.044 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.83
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 37 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 6/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- 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
- 863
- Reported injuries
- 30
- Theft rate
- 1.1 per 1,000 produced (CY 2012 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.
Standard
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ENGINE20%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15%
- SERVICE BRAKES11%
- POWER TRAIN10%
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)8%
- STEERING8%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 1,346 total.
Chevrolet Cruze: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
RQ13002opened May 31, 2013AIR BAGS
Air Bag Non-deployment
AQ12002opened Oct 15, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Chapman Chevrolet / Cruze Engine Recall
PE12010opened Mar 28, 2012ENGINE
Engine compartment fire
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.