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2012 Chevrolet Cruze MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is a midsize car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 32 MPG combined (28 city / 40 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 26 to 32 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 50 midsize cars rated for 2012, it ranks 10th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,453 a year to fuel.

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Combined 32 MPG 28 MPG city · 40 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,453 15,000 mi/yr · $9.69 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2012 #10 of 50 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze's fuel average is 13.6 km/L (7.4 L/100 km), or 32 MPG combined: 11.9 km/L in the city and 17.0 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	28	11.9	8.4
Highway	40	17.0	5.9
Combined	32	13.6	7.4

How it ranks among 2012 Midsize Cars

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1Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid95 MPGe + 50 MPG $888
2Nissan Leaf99 MPGe $918
3Toyota Prius48 MPG $969
4Toyota Camry Hybrid40 MPG $1,162
5Ford Fusion Hybrid38 MPG $1,224
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10Chevrolet Cruze32 MPG $1,453
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50Ferrari FF13 MPG $4,558

2012 CruzeOther midsize carsClass median: $1,980/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Cruze MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.4L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Cruze Eco	Gas	28 MPG	40 MPG	32 MPG	—	$1,453
FWD · 1.4L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Cruze Eco	Gas	26 MPG	38 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550
FWD · 1.4L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Cruze	Gas	26 MPG	36 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550
FWD · 1.4L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Cruze	Gas	26 MPG	37 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual Cruze	Gas	25 MPG	35 MPG	29 MPG	—	$1,603
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Cruze	Gas	22 MPG	34 MPG	26 MPG	—	$1,788

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.4L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 94 cu ft
Cargo volume: 16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 278 g/mi

2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs. rivals

vs Hyundai Elantra 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Sentra 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Cruze saves $150/yr vs Buick Regal Hybrid 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Cruze saves $208/yr vs Buick LaCrosse Hybrid 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Cruze saves $208/yr vs Volkswagen Passat Diesel 34 MPG · $1,632/yr Cruze saves $179/yr vs Kia Optima Hybrid 36 MPG · $1,292/yr Optima Hybrid saves $161/yr vs Ford Fusion Hybrid 38 MPG · $1,224/yr Fusion Hybrid saves $229/yr vs Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 36 MPG · $1,292/yr Sonata Hybrid saves $161/yr vs Toyota Prius 48 MPG · $969/yr Prius saves $484/yr vs Toyota Camry Hybrid 40 MPG · $1,162/yr Camry Hybrid saves $291/yr vs Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid 95 MPGe + 50 MPG · $888/yr Prius Plug-in Hybrid saves $565/yr vs Nissan Leaf 99 MPGe · $918/yr Leaf saves $535/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze?

Up to 32 MPG combined (28 city / 40 highway); ratings range from 26 to 32 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze?