2016 Chevrolet Cruze

US · Midsize Cars

The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 1.8L 4-cylinder
Transmission: Varies by configuration: 6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Economy: 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 1.8L 4-cylinder

Combined Economy

26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

6-speed automatic, 6-speed manual

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 1.8L 4-cylinder
Displacement	1.4 L to 1.8 L
Cylinders	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears	6
Drivetrain	FWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km)
Highway	34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km) to 40 mpg (5.9 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

9 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 11, 2026.

18V304000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS vehicles, equipped with a gasoline engine and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire. The vehicles may leak gasoline following a rear-impact crash and a rollover. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a lock-ring on the fuel tank that will shield the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor from damage in a rear-impact crash, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2018. Owners may contact…
Reported May 10, 2018. View on NHTSA
17V057000: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. A bracket used in the driver or front passenger seat-back recliner mechanism may have been incorrectly welded to the seat-back frame, as a result, in the event of a crash, the head-restraints may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seats, replacing any with seat-back frames that are incorrectly welded, free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer…
Reported January 26, 2017. View on NHTSA
16V502000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick…
Reported July 5, 2016. View on NHTSA
16V498000: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Cruze vehicles manufactured November 5, 2015, to May 26, 2016. The headlight assemblies are not marked with a three-digit identifier code used to properly aim the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc.…
Remedy: GM will mail owners instructions and adhesive labels, with the correct code, to install on their headlight assemblies. Owners may also bring the vehicle to a GM dealership for any assistance with applying the label, free of charge. The…
Reported July 1, 2016. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 6, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 13, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 6, 2026

Data verified: November 6, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Varies by configuration: 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 1.8L 4-cylinder, 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)
2017 Chevrolet Cruze
Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
Varies by configuration: 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI; Stop-Start), 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged · FWD
37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze have?

Varies by configuration: 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 1.8L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze?

Combined fuel economy is 26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km) to 34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 11, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.