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2017 Chevrolet Cruze MPG & fuel economy

The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze is a compact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 34 MPG combined (30 city / 40 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 31 to 34 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2016 model. Among 50 compact cars rated for 2017, it ranks 12th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,368 a year to fuel.

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Combined 34 MPG 30 MPG city · 40 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,368 15,000 mi/yr · $9.12 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2017 #12 of 50 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze's fuel average is 14.5 km/L (6.9 L/100 km), or 34 MPG combined: 12.8 km/L in the city and 17.0 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	30	12.8	7.8
Highway	40	17.0	5.9
Combined	34	14.5	6.9

How it ranks among 2017 Compact Cars

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1Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV119 MPGe $767
2Ford Focus EV107 MPGe $837
3Chevrolet Volt106 MPGe + 42 MPG $902
4Toyota Prius c46 MPG $1,011
5Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
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12Chevrolet Cruze34 MPG $1,368
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50Rolls-Royce Dawn14 MPG $4,232

2017 CruzeOther compact carsClass median: $1,603/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 automatic Cruze	Gas	30 MPG	40 MPG	34 MPG	—	$1,368
FWD · 1.4L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Cruze Premier	Gas	29 MPG	39 MPG	33 MPG	—	$1,409
FWD · 1.4L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Cruze Hatchback	Gas	29 MPG	38 MPG	32 MPG	—	$1,453
FWD · 1.4L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Cruze	Gas	28 MPG	39 MPG	32 MPG	—	$1,453
FWD · 1.4L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Cruze Premier Hatchback	Gas	28 MPG	37 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,500
FWD · 1.4L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Cruze Hatchback	Gas	28 MPG	37 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,500

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.4L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 94 cu ft
Cargo volume: 10 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 265 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 8/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 8/10

2017 Chevrolet Cruze vs. rivals

vs Nissan Versa 34 MPG · $1,368/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Jetta 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Cruze saves $41/yr vs Ford Focus 34 MPG · $1,368/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda 3 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Cruze saves $85/yr vs Honda Civic 36 MPG · $1,292/yr Civic saves $76/yr vs Mitsubishi Lancer 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Cruze saves $182/yr vs Chevrolet Cruze Diesel 37 MPG · $1,500/yr Cruze saves $132/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel (37 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze?

Up to 34 MPG combined (30 city / 40 highway); ratings range from 31 to 34 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze?