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Chevrolet Cruze 2011 fuel consumption

Chevrolet Cruze from 2011 to 2012 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 21% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 25% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 18% higher. Since 2011 the Chevrolet Cruze average difference between owner-reported real-world fuel consumption and declared fuel economy has been slightly above industry average.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersChevrolet CruzeAll carmakersChevrolet Cruze
2011+19%+24% +19%+19%
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2012+21%+24% +23%+19%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Chevrolet Cruze.

2011 - 2012

Chevrolet Cruze 2011 hatchback fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines32.5 MPG
7.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+24%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines39.5 MPG
6.0 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines33.4 MPG
7.1 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+18%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Chevrolet Cruze 2011 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.8 liters per 100 km or 13% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Chevrolet Cruze with automatic transmission consumes around 0.9 litres per 100 km or 13% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Chevrolet Cruze advertised fuel economy is average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is slightly worse than average.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (Chevrolet Cruze 2011 2.0D 163 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Chevrolet Cruze with 1.8 petrol engine and manual transmission (Chevrolet Cruze 2011 1.8 141 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.6 liter petrol engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2011 1.6i 109 HP manual 32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km
Chevrolet Cruze 2011 1.6i 109 HP automatic 28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km
Chevrolet Cruze 2011 1.6 124 HP manual 35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km
28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km+27%
1.8 liter petrol engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2011 1.8 141 HP manual 35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km
28.7 MPG
8.2 l/100km+24%
Chevrolet Cruze 2011 1.8 141 HP automatic 31.8 MPG
7.4 l/100km
26.4 MPG
8.9 l/100km+20%
2.0 liter diesel engine
Chevrolet Cruze 2011 2.0D 163 HP manual 42.0 MPG
5.6 l/100km
36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km+16%
Chevrolet Cruze 2011 2.0D 163 HP automatic 37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km
30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km+21%

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.