Chevrolet · 2011–2019 · Gas
Chevrolet Cruze MPG by year
The EPA has rated 9 model years of the Chevrolet Cruze, from 2011 to 2019. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2017, at 34 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2019 model is 3% more efficient than the best 2011 model (33 vs. 32 MPG). The 2019 model is 10% more efficient than the median compact car that year (33 vs. 30 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Cruze, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Cruze model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Gas | 33 MPG lowest 31 |
30 / 38 | 30 | — | 3 | $1,409 |
| 2018 | Gas | 33 MPG lowest 31 |
29 / 40 | 29 | — | 6 | $1,409 |
| 2017 | Gas | 34 MPG lowest 31 |
30 / 40 | 29 | — | 6 | $1,368 |
| 2016 | Gas | 34 MPG lowest 26 |
30 / 40 | 28 | — | 8 | $1,368 |
| 2015 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 26 |
28 / 40 | 27.5 | — | 6 | $1,453 |
| 2014 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 26 |
28 / 40 | 28 | — | 6 | $1,453 |
| 2013 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 26 |
28 / 40 | 26 | — | 6 | $1,453 |
| 2012 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 26 |
28 / 40 | 24 | — | 6 | $1,453 |
| 2011 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 26 |
28 / 40 | 24 | — | 5 | $1,453 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Cruze year has the best fuel economy?
The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze, rated up to 34 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,368 a year.
Which Chevrolet Cruze year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2011 model, whose most efficient version is rated 32 MPG combined (about $1,453 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Chevrolet Cruze?
The 2019 Chevrolet Cruze is rated up to 33 MPG combined.