TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
2013 Chevrolet Cruze Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year
Comment
2014
It might seem obvious that the primary reason for buying the Cruze Diesel would be fuel economy. But this comes with a caveat.
The Cruze Diesel gets outstanding fuel economy in highway driving, with a 46 mpg score in the EPA's test. On a drive from Detroit to Chicago and back the trip computer reported 48.5 mpg on the way there, with an average speed of 70 mph, and 45.8 on the return, when I drove a little more quickly.
The Jetta TDI's highway EPA rating is a little lower, 42. But its trip computer average after a short stint on the highway suggests real-world highway fuel economy at least as good as that of the Chevrolet. The gas-powered Cruze 1.4T with an automatic transmission can't match the diesels, with an EPA highway rating of 38 (39 in Eco form). With a manual it comes closer, 42.
In town, the Cruze Diesel doesn't fare so well, with an EPA city rating of 27 compared to the Jetta TDI's 30 and the gas-powered Cruze 1.4T's 26. The trip computer reported suburban averages as high as 41.9 mpg, but this required a very little foot and good luck with traffic lights. Most often the suburban trip computer averages were a little over 30, or even a couple mpg below. Somewhat disappointing.
It should be noted that diesel tends to cost considerably more than regular gas.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
2013 Chevrolet Cruze Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year
Body/Powertrain
Comment
2014
4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
Car is great for fuel economy if you keep your foot out of it. People with any clue how to drive rationally can achieve 42 mpg with little effort in rural highway and highway driving. Most people don?t realize going 10 mph over the speed limit really doesn?t save you any time on a 10 mile trip. Keep your pedal off the metal and the green in your wallet. Engine braking in the manuals is another big gain. Dfco saves a lot of gas. Rather than coasting down to your stop sign and burning your brakes up downshift as you slow and dont burn any fuel Other than a little blip between shifts. You will more than double your brake life if you don?t run the rabbit at every stoplight.
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2013
4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD
4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
it definitely has a real fuel efficient engine for the type of fuel - I have on highway gotten over 40mpg easy!
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2013 Chevrolet Cruze Gas Mileage (MPG)
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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
6-speed manual FWD
6-speed manual FWD
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD