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Shown: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT (J300). Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze MPG & Fuel Cost

5 model years · 26–32 MPG combined

32 MPG
Combined
28 MPG
City
40 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Eco 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD
$2,010

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

Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2015. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

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2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze at a glance

The 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze covers 5 model years in the EPA database (31 configurations in all), rated 26–32 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2015, costs about $2,010 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Eco 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD (32 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and diesel. EPA changed the ratings in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze by model year

2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2015 Gas, Diesel 26–32 MPG $2,010–$2,910 Ratings changed
2014 Gas, Diesel 26–32 MPG $2,010–$2,910 Ratings changed
2013 Gas 26–32 MPG $2,020–$2,480 Ratings changed
2012 Gas 26–32 MPG $2,010–$2,480 Ratings changed
2011 Gas 26–32 MPG $2,020–$2,480 First year

What the 2015 Eco 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive

Per month

$168

$2,010 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$3.35

Per 100 miles

$13.40

Five years

$10,050

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the midsize car median

$920less a year

Class median $2,930 a year, MY2015

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2015 Chevrolet Cruze MPG

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,010.

Gas · 1.4L, 1.8L
Combined
26–32 MPG
Per year
$2,010–$2,480
See gas configurations
Diesel · 2.0L
Combined
32 MPG
Per year
$2,910
See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (6)

2015 Chevrolet Cruze gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Eco 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 40 32 $2,010
Eco 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 37 30 $2,170
Cruze 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 37 30 $2,190
Cruze 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 36 30 $2,210
Cruze 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 25 35 29 $2,280
Cruze 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 22 34 26 $2,480

Diesel configurations (1)

2015 Chevrolet Cruze diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Cruze (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 27 44 32 $2,910

Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2014 Chevrolet Cruze MPG

26–32 MPG · $2,010–$2,910/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,020 to $2,010, $10 less.

Gas · 1.4L, 1.8L
Combined
26–32 MPG
Per year
$2,010–$2,480
See gas configurations
Diesel · 2.0L
Combined
32 MPG
Per year
$2,910
See diesel configurations

Gas configurations (6)

2014 Chevrolet Cruze gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Eco 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 40 32 $2,010
Eco 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 37 30 $2,170
Cruze 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 37 30 $2,190
Cruze 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 36 30 $2,210
Cruze 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 25 35 29 $2,280
Cruze 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 22 34 26 $2,480

Diesel configurations (1)

2014 Chevrolet Cruze diesel configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Cruze (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 27 44 32 $2,910

Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2013 Chevrolet Cruze MPG

26–32 MPG · $2,020–$2,480/yr

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,010 to $2,020, $10 more.

Gas · 1.4L, 1.8L
Combined
26–32 MPG
Per year
$2,020–$2,480

Gas configurations (6)

2013 Chevrolet Cruze gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Eco 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 40 32 $2,020
Eco 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 37 30 $2,170
Cruze 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 37 30 $2,190
Cruze 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 36 30 $2,200
Cruze 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 25 35 29 $2,280
Cruze 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 22 34 26 $2,480

2012 Chevrolet Cruze MPG

26–32 MPG · $2,010–$2,480/yr

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,020 to $2,010, $10 less.

Gas · 1.4L, 1.8L
Combined
26–32 MPG
Per year
$2,010–$2,480

Gas configurations (6)

2012 Chevrolet Cruze gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Eco 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 40 32 $2,010
Eco 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 38 30 $2,160
Cruze 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 37 30 $2,190
Cruze 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 36 30 $2,210
Cruze 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 25 35 29 $2,280
Cruze 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 22 34 26 $2,480

2011 Chevrolet Cruze MPG

26–32 MPG · $2,020–$2,480/yr
Gas · 1.4L, 1.8L
Combined
26–32 MPG
Per year
$2,020–$2,480

Gas configurations (5)

2011 Chevrolet Cruze gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Eco 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 28 40 32 $2,020
Eco 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 37 30 $2,190
Cruze 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 26 35 29 $2,240
Cruze 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 24 35 28 $2,360
Cruze 1.4L 4-cyl turbo 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD 22 34 26 $2,480

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Eco 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $2,740 in California and $1,760 in Texas, a $980 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2015 midsize car models.

Mazda6 (GJ1)

2015 Mazda6

32 MPG · $2,060/yr
2014 Dodge Dart SXT (PF)

2015 Dodge Dart

32 MPG · $2,530/yr
2016 Hyundai Elantra Sport (MD)

2015 Hyundai Elantra

31 MPG · $2,110/yr
2015 Nissan Sentra S (B17)

2015 Nissan Sentra

33 MPG · $1,960/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

All Chevrolet Cruze years All Chevrolet models

Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze get?

EPA rates the 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze at 26–32 MPG combined across 31 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 Eco 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 32 MPG (28 city, 40 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 26–32 MPG; Diesel: 32 MPG.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze?

Every model year of the 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze tops out at 32 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2011-2015 Chevrolet Cruze?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Eco 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,010 a year. Across all 7 configurations the cost runs $2,010–$2,910 a year. That is a $900 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze 100 miles?

About $13.40 per 100 miles for the Eco 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $13.40 and $19.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Eco 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 28 city and 40 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 12 MPG.

How does the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze compare with other midsize car configurations?

The Eco 1.4L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,010 a year to fuel, $920 less than the class median of $2,930, and less than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 199 rated midsize car configurations for MY2015, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze different from the 2014 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,010. EPA lists 7 configurations for 2015 against 7 configurations for 2014. See the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze for that year.