Diesel and petrol · 2001–2019

Chevrolet Cruze

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Chevrolet Cruze. By the official figures, the 2019 uses 6.7 L/100km: 42 mpg UK, 35 mpg US.

Chevrolet Cruze in silver
Fuel use
6.7 L/100km
2019 official
UK mpg
42 mpg
US mpg
35 mpg
On a full tank
893 km
60 L tank

What a Cruze costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$19.76 per 100 km$2,173
Australia$2.41/L petrol$16.20 per 100 km$1,798
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£18.86 per 100 miles£1,320
United States$4.35/gal petrol$12.44 per 100 miles$1,679

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

J300, 2009–2016

Specs for the 1.4 turbo LT sedan; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Small
Generation
J300
Built
2009-2016
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,632 mm
Width
1,792 mm
Height
1,467 mm
Wheelbase
2,685 mm
Kerb weight
1,367 kg
Boot
450 L

Engine

Engine
1.4 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
97 kW
Torque
166 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.1 L/100km
CO₂
143 g/km
Fuel tank
60 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2009
NHTSA overall
★★★★★
Airbags
6

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2019Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2019Diesel6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2018Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2018Diesel6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2017Petrol7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2017Diesel6.4 L/100km44 mpg37 mpg—
2016Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2015Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2015Diesel7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2014Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2014Diesel7.4 L/100km38 mpg32 mpg—
2013Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2012Petrol7.8 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2011Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2008Petrol5.6 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2007Petrol5.6 L/100km51 mpg42 mpg—
2006Petrol5.6 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2005Petrol5.6 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2004Petrol5.7 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2003Petrol5.7 L/100km50 mpg41 mpg—
2002Petrol5.7 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2001Petrol5.8 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—

Chevrolet Cruze questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Chevrolet Cruze?

The 2019 Chevrolet Cruze uses 6.7 L/100km by its official figures: 42 mpg in UK gallons and 35 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Chevrolet Cruze cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,173 in New Zealand, $1,798 in Australia, £1,320 in United Kingdom, $1,679 in United States.

How far does a Chevrolet Cruze go on a full tank?

About 893 km (555 miles) from its 60 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Chevrolet Cruze's boot?

450 L, for the 1.4 turbo LT sedan.

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