2019 Chevy Cruze Fuel Efficiency and Gas Consumption
You'll love cruising to work, going out with friends, and taking weekend road trips when you buy the 2019 Chevy Cruze. With updated exterior styling and features, this sleek, highly-rated compact car is more appealing than ever before.
One of the biggest benefits of the award-winning Cruze - paying less at the pump thanks to its exceptional fuel economy. If you're shopping for a compact vehicle at a great value, explore the class-leading Chevy Cruze gas mileage and the other impressive aspects of this stylish ride, available as either a hatchback or a sedan.
Chevy Cruze EPA-Rated Fuel Efficiency
With your choice of two efficient engines, the Cruze is an ideal car for every eco-conscious driver. Both 2019 engines carry over from the 2018 model year, although the six-speed manual transmission has been discontinued. Every 2019 Cruze trim comes standard with a four-cylinder turbo 1.4L Ecotec engine.
You'll enjoy 153 horsepower and 177 lbs-ft. of torque, not to mention an EPA fuel economy rating of 30 mpg city/38 mpg highway with the sedan and 28 mpg city/38 mpg highway for the hatchback model. This engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
Although Chevy Cruze mpg is still near the head of the compact car class with the base engine, drivers who want even more oomph should upgrade to the 1.6L turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine with the nine-speed automatic transmission. The turbo diesel delivers 137 horsepower and 240 lbs-ft. of torque, so you'll still get plenty of pep and impressive acceleration even as your fuel economy skyrockets. Chevy Cruze models with the upgraded engine get an EPA-estimated 31 mpg city/48 mpg highway with the sedan and 30 mpg city/45 mpg highway with the hatchback.
Chevy is currently the only car manufacturer to offer a compact car with a diesel engine.
The unmatched fuel economy of the Cruze is boosted by Chevy's stop-start function, designed to save fuel when the engine is idling. This feature can be turned off when drivers want a smoother experience or will be primarily driving on the highway.
Chevy Cruze Independent Fuel Economy Testing
As part of its Road Test feature, Consumer Reports provided independent fuel efficiency testing for the 2019 Chevy Cruze. Their journalist found that the mpg of this vehicle is even more impressive than EPA numbers suggest.
These improvements were most pronounced on the diesel version, which was tested at 60 mpg on the highway and 41 mpg overall. What's more, when outfitted with this upgraded engine, the 2019 Cruze can travel up to 810 miles on the highway without stopping for a fill-up.
You just may have found the ideal road-trip car. In fact, Car and Driver reports that this car is the most efficient non-hybrid vehicle in its class, even providing better fuel efficiency than several electric and hybrid models.
The publication also completed independent speed tests for the Cruze. You'll get an impressive zero to 60 time of 7.7 seconds, with Chevy's signature torque and agility to boot.
New 2019 Chevy Cruze Refreshed Appearance, New Features
As if the Cruze wasn't stylish enough, it's been treated to an updated look and brand-new standard features for the 2019 model year. The reshaped front bumper, inspired by the look of the Chevy Malibu and Chevy Spark, features an enlarged grille and headlamps that provide a cohesive look across the brand's award-winning car lineup.
The rear of the vehicle is highlighted with new dual-element taillights, with new LED upgrades in the Premier model. For a sleek, sporty look, we recommend adding the exclusive RS package for blacked-out emblems and window moldings. Updated colors and new wheel designs have also been introduced for the 2019 model year.
This year, every Chevy Cruze trim is equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen outfitted with the upgraded Infotainment 3 system. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality allow you to connect your smartphone seamlessly to the screen so you can safely navigate to your destination, stream your favorite playlists, and find the perfect place to grab a meal on your journey. Two standard USB ports keep everyone's devices charged and ready even on a long journey.
2019 Chevy Cruze Refined, Comfortable Interior
While the compact car class isn't always known for sleek, high-quality interiors, the Cruze is an exception to the rule with plush, comfortable seats and impressive features at every trim. You'll notice premium materials and trims, a confident ride, and a quiet cabin that wouldn't be out of place in a midsize luxury sedan.
All five passengers will have plenty of space to spread out, along with generous cargo space for a weekend getaway. Standard features even on the entry-level Cruze include keyless entry and OnStar services with an integrated 4G LTE and Wi-Fi hotspot, so it's easy to stay connected on the go.
Upgrading to upper trims of the Cruze carries even more creature comforts.
Enjoy standard features and options that include cruise control, automatic climate control, heated seats, a heated steering wheel, attractive leather trim throughout the cabin, push-button start, proximity entry, a sunroof, and a premium nine-speaker Bose audio system.
The Cruze has Two Versatile Body Styles
Whether you prefer a sedan or a hatchback, you can have your way when you choose the Cruze. Both body styles are available in each of the Cruze's four impressive trims, with the exception of the L model which comes only as a sedan.
The hatchback is especially great if you need expansive cargo space, though both versions of the Cruze have a standard 60/40 split-folding rear seat that provides the perfect balance of room for passengers and gear.
The Chevy Cruze has an Emphasis on Safety
If you have a new driver in the house, you can't go wrong with the Chevy Cruze. The vehicle's Teen Driver feature, which is standard on every model, allows parents to set speed and volume limits when certain key fobs are used and disable the sound system until all passengers are wearing safety belts.
Interested in advanced driver assistance tech? Chevy has you covered with available rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, forward-collision alert with automatic emergency braking, automatic high beams, an indicator system that helps you maintain a safe following distance, and lane-keep assist.
The Cruze also boasts impressive crash test scores, including a coveted five-star overall rating from the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration and the highest possible ratings in the two crash tests administered by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The 2019 Chevy Cruze mpg is just the beginning when it comes to reasons you should consider this comfortable compact. From the peace of mind of high-end safety features to the refined, distinctive interior and updated tech features, the Cruze has everything you need and then some.
With a rare 4.5-star predicted reliability rating from J.D. Power and Associates and a standard a three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, this car will be your trusted ride for years to come. Ready to take it for a test drive?
Visit us today at one of the Premier Chevy dealers in Arizona and get behind the wheel of your updated 2019 Cruze.
