Chevrolet Cruze I

Chevrolet Cruze I
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The Chevrolet Cruze I (2009–2016): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 127 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.

Model codes: J300 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,600–4,680 mm RDW4,600–4,670 mm TC4,510–4,681 mm
Width1,790–1,800 mm RDW1,800 mm TC1,788–1,797 mm
Height1,480–1,520 mm RDW1,460–1,480 mm TC1,477 mm
Wheelbase2,690 mm RDW2,680–2,700 mm TC2,685 mm
Front track1,544 mm ASTRA1,530–1,560 mm TC–
Rear track1,558 mm ASTRA1,550–1,560 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,260–1,380 kg RDW1,250–1,576 kg TC1,366–1,576 kg
Mass in running order1,360–1,480 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight1,788–1,940 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer1,200 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer680–695 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors4 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–283–453 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,662 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed185–200 km/h RDW––
Torque153–360 Nm ASTRA––

Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/60R16, 215/60R16, 215/50R17, 225/50R17, 225/55R16

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2011–2016: ★★★★★

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
9–12 years74.3% (73.5–75.1)77.9%11,256
13 years and older69.8% (68.1–71.5)69.2%2,719

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres35.1%31.2%
Brakes31.4%29.1%
Lights and electrics25.6%19.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks25.4%9.4%
Suspension25.0%30.1%
Body, chassis and structure13.7%9.8%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

3,386 complaints for model years 2011–2016. 262 crashes · 73 fires · 184 injuries · 2 deaths

  • Engine 1,194
  • Electrical system 694
  • Transmission and drivetrain 582
  • Stability control 360
  • Steering 358
  • Brakes 283

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 127 versions of the Chevrolet Cruze I

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European Union 33 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2012–20161.4 L103 kW (140 PS)Petrol133–143 g/km9,002
2012–20151.7 L96 kW (131 PS)Diesel118 g/km29,254
2013–20151.7 L81 kW (110 PS)Diesel102–103 g/km1,992
2013–20151.6 L86 kW (117 PS)Petrol151–154 g/km822
2011–20152.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel141–157 g/km37,249
2011–20151.8 L104 kW (141 PS)Petrol155–197 g/km22,862
2011–20141.6 L91 kW (124 PS)Petrol153–156 g/km41,264
2011–20141.8 L104 kW (141 PS)LPG134–157 g/km7,876
2013–20141.4 L74 kW (101 PS)Petrol129–131 g/km232
2010–2014––Petrol159–176 g/km1,200
20141.7 L81 kW (110 PS)Petrol102 g/km14
2013–20141.8 L104 kW (141 PS)Diesel152–155 g/km30
2011–20142.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel149–161 g/km2,255
20132.0 L–Other fuel142 g/km6,524
20131.6 L–Other fuel153 g/km1,894
20131.7 L–Other fuel117 g/km1,330
2012–20131.6 L88 kW (120 PS)Petrol154 g/km870
20131.4 L–Other fuel134 g/km122
20131.8 L–Other fuel156 g/km112
2011–2013––Diesel142–158 g/km310
20131.6 L91 kW (124 PS)Petrol153 g/km28
20131.6 L82 kW (111 PS)Petrol151 g/km16
20131.4 L95 kW (129 PS)Natural gas121 g/km12
20131.4 L103 kW (140 PS)Petrol134 g/km12
2011–20131.6 L83 kW (113 PS)Petrol159–162 g/km1,033
20121.8 L99 kW (135 PS)LPG139 g/km18
2011–20121.6 L91 kW (124 PS)LPG153–158 g/km20
20112.0 L92 kW (125 PS)Diesel146 g/km851
20111.6 L87 kW (118 PS)Petrol153 g/km10
20102.0 L–Diesel151 g/km31,508
20101.6 L–Petrol160 g/km16,554
20101.8 L–Petrol168 g/km6,316
2010––Other fuel159 g/km30

United Kingdom 63 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
20151.4 Turbo Hatchback Auto1.4 L–Petrol6-speed automatic6.4 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
20151.4 Turbo Hatchback Stop/Start1.4 L–Petrol6-speed manual5.8 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
20151.4 Hatchback Stop/Start1.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC125 g/km
20151.4 Station Wagon Stop/Start1.4 L–Petrol5-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
20151.6 Station Wagon1.6 L–Petrol5-speed manual6.4 L/100 km NEDC151 g/km
2012–20151.6 Hatchback1.6 L–Petrol5-speed manual6.6–6.9 L/100 km NEDC153–157 g/km
20151.6 Hatchback Auto1.6 L–Petrol6-speed automatic7.3 L/100 km NEDC169 g/km
20151.6 Station Wagon1.6 L–Petrol5-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC151 g/km
20151.7 VCDi (110PS) Hatchback Stop/Start1.7 L81 kW (110 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.9 L/100 km NEDC104 g/km
20151.7 VCDi (110PS) Saloon1.7 L81 kW (110 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.7 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
20151.7 VCDi (110PS) Station Wagon Stop/Start1.7 L81 kW (110 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.9 L/100 km NEDC104 g/km
20151.7 VCDi (130PS) Station Wagon · 1.7 VCDi (130PS) Station Wagon Stop/Start1.7 L96 kW (130 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
20151.7 VCDi (130PS) Hatchback Stop/Start · 1.7 VCDi (130PS) Saloon1.7 L96 kW (130 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC117 g/km
20151.8 Station Wagon Auto1.8 L–Petrol6-speed automatic7.2 L/100 km NEDC170 g/km
20151.8 Hatchback1.8 L–Petrol5-speed manual6.4 L/100 km NEDC151 g/km
20151.8 Hatchback Auto1.8 L–Petrol6-speed automatic7.1 L/100 km NEDC166 g/km
20152.0 VCDi (163PS) Station Wagon · 2.0 VCDi (163PS) Station Wagon Auto2.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC164 g/km
20141.4 Turbo Hatchback Stop/Start1.4 L–PetrolManual5.8 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
20141.4 Turbo Hatchback Auto1.4 L–PetrolAutomatic6.4 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
20141.4 Hatchback Stop/Start1.4 L–PetrolManual5.4 L/100 km NEDC125 g/km
20141.4 Station Wagon Stop/Start1.4 L–PetrolManual5.7 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
2013–20141.6 · 1.6 Station Wagon1.6 L–PetrolManual6.4 L/100 km NEDC151 g/km
20141.6 Station Wagon1.6 L–PetrolManual6.6 L/100 km NEDC151 g/km
2013–20141.6 Hatchback1.6 L–PetrolManual6.6–6.9 L/100 km NEDC153–157 g/km
2013–20141.6 Hatchback Auto1.6 L–PetrolAutomatic7.3–7.4 L/100 km NEDC169–174 g/km
20141.7VCDi (110PS) Saloon1.7 L81 kW (110 PS)DieselManual3.7 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
20141.7 VCDi (110PS) Hatchback Stop/Start1.7 L81 kW (110 PS)DieselManual3.9 L/100 km NEDC104 g/km
20141.7 VCDi (110PS) Station Wagon Stop/Start1.7 L81 kW (110 PS)DieselManual3.9 L/100 km NEDC104 g/km
2013–20141.7 VCDi (130PS) Stop/Start · 1.7 VCDi (130PS) Station Wagon · 1.7 VCDi (130PS) Station Wagon Stop/Start1.7 L96 kW (130 PS)DieselManual4.5 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2013–20141.7 VCDi (130PS) Hatchback Stop/Start · 1.7 VCDi (130PS) Saloon Stop/Start · 1.7 VCDi (130PS) Hatchback and 3 more trims1.7 L96 kW (130 PS)DieselManual4.5 L/100 km NEDC117 g/km
2013–20141.8 Auto · 1.8 Station Wagon Auto1.8 L–PetrolAutomatic7.2 L/100 km NEDC170 g/km
2013–20141.8 Hatchback1.8 L–PetrolManual6.4–6.6 L/100 km NEDC151–155 g/km
2013–20141.8 Hatchback Auto1.8 L–PetrolAutomatic7.1–7.4 L/100 km NEDC166–174 g/km
2013–20142.0 VCDi (163PS) Auto · 2.0 VCDi (163PS) Station Wagon · 2.0 VCDi (163PS) Station Wagon Auto2.0 L120 kW (163 PS)DieselAutomatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC164 g/km
20131.6 (124PS) Hatchback1.6 L91 kW (124 PS)PetrolManual6.6 L/100 km NEDC155 g/km
20131.6 (124PS) Hatchback Auto1.6 L91 kW (124 PS)PetrolAutomatic7.3 L/100 km NEDC170 g/km
20131.7VCDi (130PS) Hatchback1.7 L96 kW (130 PS)DieselManual4.5 L/100 km NEDC117 g/km
20131.8 (141PS) Hatchback1.8 L104 kW (141 PS)PetrolManual6.4 L/100 km NEDC151 g/km
20131.8 (141PS) Hatchback Auto1.8 L104 kW (141 PS)PetrolAutomatic7.1 L/100 km NEDC166 g/km
20132.0 VCDi (163PS) Saloon2.0 L120 kW (163 PS)DieselManual5.4 L/100 km NEDC141 g/km
20132.0 VCDi (163PS) Saloon Auto · 2.0VCDi (163PS) Hatchback Auto2.0 L120 kW (163 PS)DieselAutomatic6.3 L/100 km NEDC167 g/km
20132.0VCDi (163PS) Hatchback2.0 L120 kW (163 PS)DieselManual5.6 L/100 km NEDC147 g/km
20121.6LS 4 Door Saloon (with a/c) · 1.6S 4 Door Saloon (with a/c)1.6 L–Petrol5-speed manual6.8 L/100 km NEDC159 g/km
2010–20121.6LS Auto 4 Door Saloon (with a/c)1.6 L–Petrol5-speed automatic7.8 L/100 km NEDC184 g/km
20121.61.6 L–Petrol5-speed manual6.5 L/100 km NEDC153 g/km
20121.61.6 L–Petrol5-speed automatic7.4 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
20121.6 Auto Hatchback1.6 L–Petrol6-speed automatic7.4 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
20121.7VCDi (130PS) Hatchback1.7 L96 kW (130 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC117 g/km
2010–20121.8LT 4 Door Saloon (with a/c)1.8 L–Petrol5-speed manual6.8 L/100 km NEDC159 g/km
20121.8 · 1.8 Hatchback1.8 L–Petrol5-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC155 g/km
20121.8 Auto1.8 L–Petrol5-speed automatic7.4 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
20121.8 Auto Hatchback1.8 L–Petrol6-speed automatic7.4 L/100 km NEDC174 g/km
2010–20121.8LT Auto 4 Door Saloon (with a/c)1.8 L–Petrol5-speed manual7.8 L/100 km NEDC184 g/km
20122.0 Auto Saloon2.0 L–Diesel6-speed automatic6.3 L/100 km NEDC167 g/km
20122.0 Saloon2.0 L–Diesel6-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC141 g/km
20122.0VCDI (163PS) Auto2.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.6 L/100 km NEDC175 g/km
20122.0VCDI (163PS) Manual2.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.6 L/100 km NEDC147 g/km
20122.0VCDi (163PS) Auto Hatchback2.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.3 L/100 km NEDC167 g/km
20122.0VCDi (163PS) Hatchback2.0 L120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.6 L/100 km NEDC147 g/km
20101.6S 4 Door Saloon (with a/c) · 1.6LS 4 Door Saloon (with a/c)1.6 L–Petrol5-speed manual6.8 L/100 km NEDC159 g/km
20102.0VCDi S (125ps) 4 Door Saloon (with a/c) · 2.0VCDi LS (125ps) 4 Door Saloon (with a/c)2.0 L92 kW (125 PS)Diesel5-speed manual5.5 L/100 km NEDC145 g/km
20102.0VCDi LT (150ps) 4 Door Saloon (with a/c)2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel5-speed manual5.6 L/100 km NEDC149 g/km
20102.0 VCDi LT (150ps) 4 Door Saloon (with a/c)2.0 L110 kW (150 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.7 L/100 km NEDC177 g/km

France 31 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2014CRUZE 4P 1.7 VCDI BVM6 (110ch)–81 kW (110 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.7 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2014CRUZE 5P 1.7 VCDI BVM6 (110ch)–81 kW (110 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.9 L/100 km NEDC104 g/km
2014CRUZE SW 1.7 VCDI BVM6 (110ch)–81 kW (110 PS)Diesel6-speed manual3.9 L/100 km NEDC104 g/km
2014CRUZE 4P 1.6 16v BVM5–86 kW (117 PS)Petrol5-speed manual6.7 L/100 km NEDC155 g/km
2014CRUZE 5P 1.6 16v BVM5–86 kW (117 PS)Petrol5-speed manual6.9 L/100 km NEDC157 g/km
2014CRUZE SW 1.6 16v BVM5–86 kW (117 PS)Petrol5-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC151 g/km
2013–2014CRUZE 4P 1.7 VCDI BVM6–96 kW (131 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC117 g/km
2014CRUZE 5P 1.7 VCDI BVM6–96 kW (131 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC117 g/km
2013–2014CRUZE SW 1.7 VCDI BVM6–96 kW (131 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
2013–2014CRUZE 5P 1.4 16v BVM6–103 kW (140 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.8 L/100 km NEDC134 g/km
2013–2014CRUZE SW 1.4 16v BVM6–103 kW (140 PS)Petrol6-speed manual5.8 L/100 km NEDC136 g/km
2013–2014CRUZE 4P 2.0 VCDI BVA6–120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC164 g/km
2014CRUZE 4P 2.0 VCDI BVM6–120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.8 L/100 km NEDC151 g/km
2013–2014CRUZE 5P 2.0 VCDI BVA6–120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC164 g/km
2013–2014CRUZE 5P 2.0 VCDI BVM6–120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.8 L/100 km NEDC126 g/km
2013–2014CRUZE SW 2.0 VCDI BVA6–120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic5.8–6.2 L/100 km NEDC153–164 g/km
2013–2014CRUZE SW 2.0 VCDI BVM6–120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.8 L/100 km NEDC126 g/km
2013CRUZE 5P 1.6 16v BVM5–91 kW (124 PS)Petrol5-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC155 g/km
2013CRUZE 4P 1.6 16v BVM5–91 kW (124 PS)Petrol5-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC155 g/km
2013CRUZE SW 1.6 16v BVM5–91 kW (124 PS)Petrol5-speed manual6.4 L/100 km NEDC151 g/km
2012–2013CRUZE 5 Portes 1.7 VCDI (125ch) BVM6 · CRUZE 5P 1.7 VCDI BVM6–96 kW (131 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC117 g/km
2013CRUZE 4P 2.0 VCDI BVM6–120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.8 L/100 km NEDC126 g/km
2012CRUZE 4 Portes 1.6 16v–91 kW (124 PS)Petrol5-speed manual6.5 L/100 km NEDC153 g/km
2012CRUZE 5 Portes 1.6 16v BVM5–91 kW (124 PS)Petrol5-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC153 g/km
2012CRUZE 4 Portes 1.7 VCDI (125ch) BVM6–96 kW (131 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.5 L/100 km NEDC117 g/km
2012CRUZE 4 Portes 1.8 16v–104 kW (141 PS)Petrol5-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC155 g/km
2012CRUZE 5 Portes 1.8 16v BVM5–104 kW (141 PS)Petrol5-speed manual6.6 L/100 km NEDC155 g/km
2012CRUZE 5 Portes 2.0 VCDI (163ch) BVA6–120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.3 L/100 km NEDC167 g/km
2012CRUZE 5 Portes 2.0 VCDI (163ch) BVM6–120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.6 L/100 km NEDC147 g/km
2012CRUZE 4 Portes 2.0 VCDI (163ch) BVA6–120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed automatic6.3 L/100 km NEDC167 g/km
2012CRUZE 4 Portes 2.0 VCDI (163ch) BVM6–120 kW (163 PS)Diesel6-speed manual5.4 L/100 km NEDC141 g/km

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