2018 Chevrolet Cruze
US · Compact Cars
The 2018 Chevrolet Cruze is listed in the US market. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.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), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel
- Economy
- 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) to 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged | |
| Displacement | 1.4 L to 1.6 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Fuel type | Varies by configuration: Gasoline, Diesel | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | |
| Gears | 6 to 9 | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) to 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km) to 52 mpg (4.5 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Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity.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
10 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
- 1.4L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
- 1.4L · FWD · 6-speed manual
- 1.6L · FWD · 6-speed manual · Diesel
- 1.6L · FWD · 9-speed automatic · Diesel
- Cruze Hatchback · 1.4L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
- Cruze Hatchback · 1.4L · FWD · 6-speed manual
- Cruze Hatchback · 1.6L · FWD · 6-speed manual · Diesel
- Cruze Hatchback · 1.6L · FWD · 9-speed automatic · Diesel
- Cruze Premier · 1.4L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
- Cruze Premier Hatchback · 1.4L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 10, 2026.
20V668000: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at…
Reported October 29, 2020. View on NHTSA
18V576000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006,…
Reported August 30, 2018. View on NHTSA
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
Data sources
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 12, 2026 · US Government public data
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 5, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 5, 2026
Data verified: November 5, 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
- 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) - 2019 Chevrolet Cruze
Varies by configuration: Diesel, Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI) · FWD
37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze have?
Varies by configuration: 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged (SIDI), 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?
Combined fuel economy is 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) to 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
Are there recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 10, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.