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2013 Chevrolet Cruze MPG
26–32 mpg combined across 6 EPA-rated versions. Best: Cruze Eco (FWD, 1.4L 4-cyl) at 28 city / 40 hwy / 32 combined; lowest: Cruze (1.8L 4-cyl, A6) at 26.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruze Eco | 1.4L 4-cyl | M6 | FWD | 28 | 40 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl | M6 | FWD | 26 | 37 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Cruze | 1.4L 4-cyl | A6 | FWD | 26 | 36 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Cruze Eco | 1.4L 4-cyl | A6 | FWD | 26 | 37 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Cruze | 1.8L 4-cyl | M6 | FWD | 25 | 35 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Cruze | 1.8L 4-cyl | A6 | FWD | 22 | 34 | 26 | $2,600 |
How it compares
- 2013 Midsize Cars: class average 25 mpg over 180 versions; best Cruze +7.0 (#16).
- 2012: 32 mpg best (no change).
- 2014: 32 mpg best.
- Fuel cost spread: $2,100–$2,600 a year ($500 difference).
- 2019 model: 37 mpg best (+5).
Safety
| Crash test | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ · 10.9% risk |
587 owner complaints: Engine 212, Electrical System 122, Power Train 113, Unknown Or Other 75. Crashes 54, fires 8, injuries 32.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 212 | 36% |
| Electrical System | 122 | 21% |
| Power Train | 113 | 19% |
| Unknown Or Other | 75 | 13% |
| Steering | 74 | 13% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 62 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 50 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 49 | 8% |
Recent owner reports: Engine
“I PURCHASED THE CAR WITH MY STUDENT FINANCIAL AID MONEY AS SOON AS I GOT 5 CAR A FEW BLOCKS AWAY AND THE CAR STARTED BOILING.THEN THE KEY IGNITION SYSTEM SAID USE POCKET TRANSMITTER THAT DIDN'T WORK .I PURCHASED A NEW BATTERY I HAVE A MECHANIC THAT'S WHY I PURCHASED THE CAR I WAS CONFIDANT JE COULD FIX IT NO MATTER WHAT THE CAR WAS3 VERY UNSAFE NO WARMING ABOUT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE THEN WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE CAR…”
“I’d like to report this vehicle and its engine as I did not know I could before we have had this car since 2015 This engine has chronic repeated issues that Chevy would patch once under “special coverages” or “extended warranty” and it fails again and again but they only honor it 1 time even if it fails yet again due to bad engineering or design flaws. This car has had 3 water pumps 5 water outlets- I eventually”
“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact felt ill and pulled over to the side of the road. The contact stated that a passerby stopped and found the contact unconscious inside the vehicle. The ambulance was called to the scene, and the contact was taken to the hospital.”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
5 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).
| Date | Component | Campaign |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2016 | Electrical System › ignition | 16V502000 |
| Jul 2, 2014 | Equipment › electrical | 14V417000 |
| Jun 26, 2014 | Air Bags | 14V372000 |
| Mar 31, 2014 | Power Train › axle Assembly › axle Shaft | 14V151000 |
| Sep 23, 2013 | Power Train › axle Assembly › axle Shaft | 13V452000 |