2016 Chevrolet Cruze

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Rating7.6

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Compact Sedan
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$16,120 - $24,370
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 1, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

User-friendly infotainment system

No power increment on the turbocharged engine

2016 Chevrolet Cruze is completed redesigned

Great fuel efficiency offered by its turbocharged engine

No enthusiastic trim options available

Filled with tech and safety features

Specs & Features

$16,120

price

138 hp @ 6300 rpm

horsepower

125 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm

torque

TBD

transmission

1.8L 4cyl 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze sedan is a compact sedan offered in 4 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $16,620. For that price, it mainly competes with the Mazda 3, the Honda Civic, and the Kia Forte. Between 4 trims, the Cruze sedan offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 1.4L Inline-4 engine capable of making 153 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 153 horsepower-making 1.4L turbocharged Inline-4 engine. However, there#39;s a choice between a 6-speed Automatic transmission and a 6-speed Manual transmission. The Cruze reaches 60 MPH from zero in 8.2 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 8.1 seconds with the 1.4L turbocharged Inline-4 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Cruze can manage a combined fuel economy between 33 and 34 MPG. While we're on the topic of choices, the 8 striking colors the Cruze comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

All available configurations of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze are extremely fuel efficient so we recommend a $21,120 1LT trim with a convenience package if you're looking for features such as keyless ignition and entry, heated front seats, an eight-way power driver seat and remote engine start.

Trims

    Limited L
    $16,120 onwards
    • Engine: 1.8L 4cyl 6M
    • Horsepower: 138 hp @ 6300 rpm hp
    • Torque: 125 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 9.5 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 29 mpg
    Limited
    $16,120 onwards
    • Engine: 1.8L 4cyl FWD 6M
    • Horsepower: 138 hp @ 6300 rpm hp
    • Torque: 125 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.7 sec
    • Top Speed: 121 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 29 mpg
    L
    $16,620 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Manual front air conditioning
    • Remote anti-theft alarm system
    Limited LS
    $17,845 onwards
    • Engine: 1.8L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 138 hp @ 6300 rpm hp
    • Torque: 125 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 10.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 121 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 27 mpg
    LS
    $18,120 onwards
    • Engine: 1.4L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 153 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 177 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 35 mpg
    Limited 1LT
    $19,165 onwards
    • Engine: 1.4L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 153 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 148 lb.-ft. @ 1850 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 10.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 154 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 30 mpg
    1LT
    $19,820 onwards
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    LT
    $19,820 onwards
    • Engine: 1.4L 4cyl 6M
    • Horsepower: 153 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 177 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 33 mpg
    Limited Eco
    $20,195 onwards
    • Engine: 1.4L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 138 hp @ 4900 rpm hp
    • Torque: 148 lb.-ft. @ 1850 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 10.1 sec
    • Top Speed: 159 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 31 mpg
    Premier
    $23,120 onwards
    • 17-inch silver painted aluminum wheels
    Limited 2LT
    $23,370 onwards
    • Engine: 1.4L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 138 hp @ 4900 rpm hp
    • Torque: 148 lb.-ft. @ 1850 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 10.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 170 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 30 mpg
    Limited LTZ
    $24,370 onwards
    • Engine: 1.4L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 138 hp @ 4900 rpm hp
    • Torque: 148 lb.-ft. @ 1850 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 10.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 118 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 30 mpg

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2016 Chevrolet Cruze vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.7 sec-121 mph
    7.1 sec14.7 sec122 mph
    7.8 sec15.5 sec114 mph
    8.2 sec16.5 sec130 mph
    8.2 sec16.3 sec118 mph
    2016 Mazda 3

    Ranked #3

    8.2 sec16.4 sec130 mph

    2016 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.390/561.60 mi.
      2016 Mazda 3

      Ranked #1

      29 mpg41 mpg33 mpg13.2 gal.382.8/541.2 mi.
      27 mpg37 mpg31 mpg12.8 gal.345.6/473.6 mi.
      27 mpg40 mpg31 mpg12.4 gal.334.8/496 mi.
      27 mpg36 mpg31 mpg12.4 gal.334.8/434 mi.
      27 mpg39 mpg31 mpg18 gal.486/702 mi.

      2016 Chevrolet Cruze vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        181 in.70.7 in.58.1 in.7 in.105.7 in.
        191.9 in.72 in.57.8 in.5.4 in.109.3 in.
        191.7 in.72.9 in.58.1 in.6 in.112.2 in.
        190.9 in.71.7 in.57.9 in.6.1 in.109.3 in.
        183.9 in.71.4 in.58.1 in.9 in.105.7 in.
        183.9 in.72 in.57.7 in.4 in.106.4 in.

        2016 Chevrolet Cruze vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          15 cu.ft.94.6 cu.ft.237.8 cu.ft.
          14.8 cu.ft.95.6 cu.ft.128.1 cu.ft.
          16 cu.ft.102.8 cu.ft.10.4 cu.ft.
          12.8 cu.ft.85.1 cu.ft.46.2 cu.ft.
          13.1 cu.ft.97.2 cu.ft.33.5 cu.ft.
          13.2 cu.ft.90.7 cu.ft.487.3 cu.ft.

          2016 Chevrolet Cruze vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            237.8 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.237.8 cu.ft.-
            65.3 cu.ft.15.1 cu.ft.15.1 cu.ft.-
            83.1 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.33.5 cu.ft.73 ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.12.8 cu.ft.46.2 cu.ft.-
            -14.3 cu.ft.-98 ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.487.3 cu.ft.-

            2016 Chevrolet Cruze vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -899 lbs.3084 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3300 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3431 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3122 lbs.
              -1116 lbs.3197 lbs.
              --2578 lbs.

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