2018 Chevrolet Cruze Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze (31–37 MPG combined) across 10 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars, Midsize Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 1.4 L; 4-cyl, 1.6 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline, Diesel
- Combined MPG
- 31–37 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,050–$2,750
- Configurations
- 10
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 1.6 L · Diesel · Front-Wheel Drive | 29–31 | 45–52 | 35–37 | $2,600–$2,750 | 274–291 g/mi |
| 4-cyl 1.4 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 27–29 | 37–40 | 31–33 | $2,050–$2,150 | 267–287 g/mi |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruze | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 1.4 | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 40 | 33 | $2,050 |
| Cruze | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Diesel | 31 | 47 | 37 | $2,600 |
| Cruze | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.4 | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 40 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Cruze | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Diesel | 30 | 52 | 37 | $2,600 |
| Cruze Hatchback | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 1.4 | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 38 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Cruze Hatchback | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Diesel | 30 | 45 | 35 | $2,750 |
| Cruze Hatchback | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.4 | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 38 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Cruze Hatchback | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.6 | Diesel | 29 | 48 | 35 | $2,750 |
| Cruze Premier | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 1.4 | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 39 | 33 | $2,050 |
| Cruze Premier Hatchback | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 1.4 | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 37 | 31 | $2,150 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?
According to EPA data, the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze is rated at 31–37 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze use?
It is offered with Regular Gasoline and Diesel.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,050 to $2,750.