
EPA Classification
Midsize Car
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Engine Order Code
LUW
Engine Type and Required Fuel
Gas I4
Displacement (liters/cubic inches)
1.8L/110
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Maximum Horsepower @ RPM
138 @ 6300
Maximum Torque @ RPM
125 @ 3800
Cooling System Capacity (quarts)
NA
Transmission Order Code
MZ0
Transmission Description
Manual
Number of Transmission Speeds
6
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.82
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.16
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.47
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.07
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.87
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.54
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.94
Clutch Size
NA
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
29
CO2 Emissions, 15K mi/year (tons)
6.5
Range, city/highway (miles)
390.00 / 561.60
EPA Fuel Economy, combined/city/highway (mpg)
29 / 25 / 36
EPA Fuel Economy Equivalent (for hybrid and electric vehicles), combined/city/highway (MPGe)
N/A / N/A / N/A
Fuel Capacity / Gas Tank Size
15.6
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons)
NA
Length (inches)
181.0
Width, without mirrors (inches)
70.7
Height (inches)
58.1
Front Track Width (inches)
60.7
Rear Track Width (inches)
61.3
Minimum Ground Clearance (inches)
NA
Liftover Height (inches)
NA
Passenger / Seating Capacity
5
Total Passenger Volume (cubic feet)
94.6
Front Head Room (inches)
39.3
Front Leg Room (inches)
42.3
Front Shoulder Room (inches)
54.8
Front Hip Room (inches)
53.0
Second Row Head Room (inches)
37.9
Second Row Leg Room (inches)
35.4
Second Row Shoulder Room (inches)
53.9
Second Row Hip Room (inches)
52.4
Trunk Space (cubic feet)
15.4
Steering Type
Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1)
15.5
Turns, lock to lock
2.7
Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)
35.7
Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)
NA
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Compound Crank
Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)
NA
Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)
NA
Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)
0.98
Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)
NA
Brake Type
Pwr
Anti-Lock-Braking System
Four-Wheel
Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)
10.8 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)
NA
Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)
NA
Front Wheel Size (inches)
16 x -TBD-
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Front Tire Size
P215/60R16
Rear Wheel Size (inches)
16 x -TBD-
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Tire Size
P215/60R16
Spare Wheel Size (inches)
NA
Spare Wheel Material
NA
Spare Tire Size
NA
Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)
1000
Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)
100
Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)
1000
Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)
150
Base Curb Weight (pounds)
3093
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F
438
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120
Chevrolet Cruze Specs for Other Model Years
- 2019 Chevrolet Cruze sedan
- 2018 Chevrolet Cruze hatchback
- 2018 Chevrolet Cruze sedan
- 2017 Chevrolet Cruze hatchback
- 2017 Chevrolet Cruze sedan
- 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
- 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
- 2014 Chevrolet Cruze
- 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
- 2011 Chevrolet Cruze
Engine, ECOTEC 1.8L Variable Valve Timing DOHC 4-cylinder sequential MFI (138 hp [102.9 kW] @ 6300 rpm, 125 lb-ft of torque [168.8 N-m] @ 3800 rpm)
Transmission, 6-speed manual with overdrive
Axle, 3.94 final drive ratio
Front wheel drive
Battery, 438 cold-cranking amps
Alternator, 120 amps
Suspension, front independent McPherson strut, aluminum control arms with hydraulic bushings, 25mm hollow stabilizer bar
Suspension, rear, compound crank with Z-link for enhanced rear stability
Steering, power, electric, rack-mounted
Brakes, front disc/rear drum
Wheels, 16" (40.6 cm) steel with silver-painted wheel covers
Tires, P215/60R16, all-season, blackwall, low rolling resistance
Wheel covers, bolt-on, silver-painted
LS Exterior Appearance includes Black outside mirrors, Silver-painted wheel covers, body-color door handles, chrome belt molding, chrome deck lid applique and Black grille with chrome surround
Tire, compact spare and spare wheel, includes jack and lug nut wrench
Headlamps, halogen composite with automatic exterior lamp control and delay feature
Lamp, LED center high-mounted stop/brake (CHMSL)
Mirrors, outside, power-adjustable, manual-folding (Mirror caps are Black.)
Glass, solar absorbing, tinted
Wipers, front intermittent, variable
Audio system AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback capability, graphical display
Enhanced Acoustic Package
Audio system feature, auxiliary input jack, located in center console
Audio system feature, 6-speaker system
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Seats, front bucket with reclining seatbacks and adjustable head restraints
LS Interior Appearance includes Premium cloth seating, Silver-painted center stack and instrument panel cluster accent rings, and open instrument panel storage bin
Seat trim, Premium cloth
Seat adjuster, driver 6-way manual
Seat adjuster, front passenger 6-way manual
Seat, rear 60/40 split-folding with adjustable head restraints on outboard positions
Armrest, rear center, articulating, with dual cup holders
Console, center with sliding armrest, storage, front and rear 12-volt auxiliary power outlets and dual cup holders
Power outlets, 2 auxiliary, located in center console
Floor mats, carpeted front and rear
Steering column, tilt and telescopic
Steering wheel, 3-spoke, comfort grip
Driver Information Center with trip odometer, fuel range, average fuel economy, instantaneous fuel economy, average vehicle speed, tire pressure and oil life remaining
Oil life monitoring system
Center stack, integrated with ambient LED back lighting
Windows, power with Express-Down on all
Door locks, power
Key, primary foldable, additional foldable
Remote Keyless Entry
Theft-deterrent system with anti-theft alarm and engine immobilizer
Air conditioning, single-zone electronic includes air filter
Rear air ducts, floor mounted
Defogger, rear-window, electric
Cup holders 2 in front center console, 2 in rear seat armrest and 1 bottle holder in each front door panel
Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night
Visors, driver and front passenger vanity mirrors
Assist handles, driver, front passenger and rear outboard
Lighting, interior dome with theater dimming, dual map lights, illuminated trunk area
Convenience hooks, rear
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock
Traction control
StabiliTrak, stability control system
Daytime Running Lamps
Air bags, frontal driver and frontal front passenger, side-impact seat-mounted and roof rail for front and rear outboard seating positions includes Passenger Sensing System (Head Curtain Side Air Bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. A note about child safety: Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child's age and size. Even with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See your vehicle Owner's Handbook for more information.)
Air bags, knee, driver and front passenger (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child's age and size, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. See the Owner's Manual for more safety information.)
OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan includes Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance including Stolen Vehicle Slowdown and Remote Ignition Block, Remote Door Unlock, Turn-by-Turn Navigation with Destination Download (requires navigation radio) and OnStar eNav (where available), OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, and Hands Free Calling. (Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.)
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.)
Automatic Crash Response (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.)
Stolen Vehicle Assistance (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.)
Safety belts, 3-point, all seating positions, front height adjustable
Safety belt pretensioners, driver and front passenger, dual
Door locks, rear child security, power
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats
Trunk emergency release handle
Tire Pressure Monitor
3 Basic Years / 36,000 Basic Miles
5 Drivetrain Years / 100,000 Drivetrain Miles
5 Roadside Assistance Years / 6 Corrosion Years
100,000 Roadside Assistance Miles / 3 Corrosion Years
100,000 Corrosion Miles / 36,000 Corrosion Miles/km
Overall Rating
5/5
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
5/5
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
5/5
Overall Side Crash Rating
5/5
Side Barrier Rating
5/5
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
5/5
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
5/5
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
5/5
Rollover Rating
4/5
Side Barrier Rating Driver
5/5
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
5/5
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
5/5