2018 Chevrolet Cruze
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2018 Chevrolet Cruze is sold in the U.S. with diesel and gasoline power. The EPA lists 10 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 31 to 37 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,950 to $2,700 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Compact Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Diesel, Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 31-37 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 37 / 31 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $1,950-$2,700 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 267-291 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 3-6 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2018 Cruze costs about $1,950 to $2,700 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,270. Over five years that is about $11,350 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this Cruze configuration spends about $1,250 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of compact cars in this dataset is about 29 MPG. The Cruze sits roughly 5 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruze | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Diesel | 37 MPG | $2,550 |
| Cruze | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Manual | Diesel | 37 MPG | $2,550 |
| Cruze Hatchback | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Diesel | 35 MPG | $2,700 |
| Cruze Hatchback | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Manual | Diesel | 35 MPG | $2,700 |
| Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 33 MPG | $1,950 |
| Cruze Premier | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 33 MPG | $1,950 |
| Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 32 MPG | $2,050 |
| Cruze Hatchback | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 32 MPG | $2,050 |
| Cruze Premier Hatchback | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 31 MPG | $2,100 |
| Cruze Hatchback | 1.4L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 31 MPG | $2,100 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2018 Cruze records tailpipe CO₂ of 267-291 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 3-6 out of 10, a 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as compact cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.