2013 Chevrolet Cruze

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Rating7.8

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Compact Sedan
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$17,130 - $23,550
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Quick response from the turbocharged engine

Downshifts are slow on the automatic transmission

Added Bluetooth streaming audio

Fuel-efficient engine options

Base LS is a bit slow compared to other trims

Premium features offered in the LTZ trim

Specs & Features

$18,225

price

138 hp @ 6300 rpm

horsepower

125 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

1.8L 4cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze sedan is a compact sedan offered in 5 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $17,130. For that price, it mainly competes with the Ford Fiesta, the Honda Civic, and the Kia Forte. Between 5 trims, the Chevrolet Cruzeoffers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 1.8L inline-4 engine capable of making 138 horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 138 horsepower-making 1.4L turbo inline-4 engine. Both engines are mated to a 6-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual.The Chevrolet Cruze reaches 60 MPH from zero in 9.6 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 9.2 seconds with the 1.4L turbocharged Inline-4 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Chevrolet Cruze can manage a combined fuel economy between 27 and 30 MPG. While we're on the topic of choices, the 10 striking colors the Chevrolet Cruze comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

Best out of all the trims is the LTZ trim offering more and better features that suits the Chevrolet Cruze. The sedan also has a nice All-Star Edition Package ($1,345) that offers a premium speaker system and a power sunroof.

Trims

    LS
    $17,130 onwards
    • 16-inch steel Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Front manual air conditioning
    • Premium cloth Seat trim
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    1LT
    $18,560 onwards
    • 16-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    LT
    $18,810 onwards
    • Engine: 1.4L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 138 hp @ 4900 rpm hp
    • Torque: 148 lb.-ft. @ 1850 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.4 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 30 mpg
    Eco
    $19,680 onwards
    • 17-inch polished forged aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    2LT
    $21,040 onwards
    • 17-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Leather Seat trim
    LTZ
    $23,550 onwards
    • 18-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Front automatic air conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Heated mirrors
    • Parking assist

Compare to similar cars

Price

$15,995- $19,995

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.01

Horsepower

160 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque

148 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

Capacity

-

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Gasoline

7.92

148 hp @ 6200 rpm

145 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

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Gasoline

7.82

138 hp @ 6300 rpm

148 lb.-ft. @ 1850 rpm

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Gasoline

7.31

156 hp @ 6200 rpm

144 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.27

180 hp @ 6700 rpm

171 lb.-ft. @ 4900 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8

150 hp @ 6200 rpm

140 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.62

170 hp

175 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.89

182 hp @ 6000 rpm

180 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

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Gasoline

8.12

150 hp @ 6500 rpm

140 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm

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Gasoline

8.13

140 hp @ 6500 rpm

128 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm

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2013 Chevrolet Cruze vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    10.7 sec18.0 sec-
    7.4 sec14.9 sec122 mph
    8 sec16.1 sec-
    8.1 sec16.2 sec120 mph
    8.1 sec--
    8.1 sec16.4 sec130 mph

    2013 Chevrolet Cruze vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      25 mpg36 mpg29 mpg15.6 gal.390/561.6 mi.
      29 mpg39 mpg33 mpg12 gal.359.6/483.6 mi.
      28 mpg41 mpg32 mpg15.8 gal.- -
      28 mpg38 mpg32 mpg12.8 gal.358.40/486.40 mi.
      27 mpg38 mpg31 mpg18 gal.486/684 mi.
      28 mpg36 mpg31 mpg13.2 gal.369.6/475.2 mi.

      2013 Chevrolet Cruze vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        181 in.70.7 in.58.1 in.7 in.105.7 in.
        191.7 in.72.9 in.58.1 in.6 in.112.2 in.
        191.5 in.72 in.57.9 in.5 in.109.3 in.
        189.2 in.71.7 in.57.9 in.6.1 in.109.3 in.
        183.9 in.72 in.57.7 in.6 in.106.4 in.
        183.9 in.71.4 in.58.4 in.9 in.105.7 in.

        2013 Chevrolet Cruze vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          15 cu.ft.94.6 cu.ft.50.3 cu.ft.
          15.1 cu.ft.95.9 cu.ft.167.9 cu.ft.
          12.5 cu.ft.94.6 cu.ft.147.4 cu.ft.
          10.3 cu.ft.95.6 cu.ft.94.1 cu.ft.
          12.8 cu.ft.85.1 cu.ft.96.8 cu.ft.
          16 cu.ft.118.8 cu.ft.57.4 cu.ft.

          2013 Chevrolet Cruze vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            50.3 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.50.3 cu.ft.6 ft.
            71 cu.ft.12.4 cu.ft.71 cu.ft.-
            9.5 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.9.5 cu.ft.-
            167.9 cu.ft.15.1 cu.ft.167.9 cu.ft.-
            14.3 cu.ft.62.3 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.-
            83.1 cu.ft.12.8 cu.ft.96.8 cu.ft.-

            2013 Chevrolet Cruze vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -899 lbs.3093 lbs.
              1500 lbs.-2734 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3300 lbs.
              --2910 lbs.
              -1047 lbs.2833 lbs.
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              Sarah Darnall

              2014 Chevrolet Cruze

              1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

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              Posted On: August 2, 2024

              2014 Chevy Cruze

              Pros - ["Great gas mileage", "Comfortable seats", "Low maintenance"]

              Cons - ["Turbo failure", "Trunk space", "Not being able to fully Bluetooth my phone"]

              I love my Cruze. It's a great reliable car for me and my family. Great gas mileage. Comfortable and fun to drive. Affordable maintenance costs and repairs. Has some great technology features and decent amount of storage

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              Kelilah Porter

              2014 Chevrolet Cruze

              1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)

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              Posted On: July 23, 2024

              CruzeLTTurbo

              Pros - ["Saves on gas $40 to fill up", "Small and compact"]

              Cons - ["The trunk is way to small", "Sits kind low in the front"]

              Overall performance it's a smooth ride fwd car. I get about 26mpg, interior quality is great. I don't have leather seats thank God because I'm in Miami it's hot almost year round. Only flaw is this overheating going on but beside that the quality is good. Had my car since Janurary 2021 no major issues but that car is safety power locks and windows. Oh but no Bluetooth another flaw they skipped my...

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              Laura Riley

              2014 Chevrolet Cruze

              LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6M)

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              Posted On: July 22, 2024

              Chevy Cruze

              Pros - ["XM satellite", "Heated seats"]

              Cons - ["Nothing but problems since I got it", "Windows won't go down"]

              My car is pretty but has had nothing but issues since I got it. 5 months after getting it all the hoses busted causing fluids to leak out which lead to a new valve gasket cover, leaking turbo, new spark plugs and a leaking oil pan. My driver and passenger windows won't roll down now either.

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