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Shown: 2018 Chevrolet Cruze LT 1.4L. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Chevrolet Cruze MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

9 model years · 2011–2019

33 MPG
Combined
30 MPG
City
38 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2019 Cruze 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD
$1,970

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Chevrolet Cruze fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Chevrolet Cruze for 9 model years, 2011 to 2019. Across those years its combined rating runs 26–37 MPG. The latest model year, 2019, has 7 configurations rated 31–37 MPG combined and costing $1,970–$2,700 a year to fuel at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2011 is the 2019 Cruze 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD, at 37 MPG.

Chevrolet Cruze MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Chevrolet Cruze: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG)Diesel (MPG) $/yr
2016-2019 (2nd gen) Generation page
2019 31–3335–37 $1,970–$2,700
2018 31–3335–37 $1,960–$2,700
2017 31–3437 $1,950–$2,560
2016 26–34— $1,920–$2,480
2011-2015 (J300) Generation page
2015 26–3232 $2,010–$2,910
2014 26–3232 $2,010–$2,910
2013 26–32— $2,020–$2,480
2012 26–32— $2,010–$2,480
2011 26–32— $2,020–$2,480

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Chevrolet Cruze generations

2 generations between 2011 and 2019. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2018 Chevrolet Cruze LT 1.4L

2016-2019 Chevrolet Cruze (2nd gen)

26–37 MPG · $1,920–$2,700/yr
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT (J300)

2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze (J300)

26–32 MPG · $2,010–$2,910/yr

2019 powertrain options

Gas · 1.4L
Combined
31–33 MPG
Per year
$1,970–$2,110
See gas configurations
Diesel · 1.6L
Combined
35–37 MPG
Per year
$2,560–$2,700
See diesel configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Chevrolet Cruze's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Chevrolet Cruze run 26–37 MPG across model years 2011 to 2019. The latest year, 2019, is rated 31–37 MPG.

Which Chevrolet Cruze model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Cruze 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2011, at 37 MPG.

How much does a Chevrolet Cruze cost to fuel per year?

For MY2019, EPA-rated configurations cost $1,970–$2,700 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,560.

Has the Chevrolet Cruze's fuel economy improved over time?

Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 32 MPG in 2011 to 37 MPG in 2019, 5 MPG more.

How many generations of the Chevrolet Cruze are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Chevrolet Cruze: 2016-2019, 2011-2015. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.