2016 Chevrolet Cruze MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze.

The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze has 2 model options: Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L and Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L.

The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze is 33 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L343040
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L322839

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze is $1,900.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $2,000 on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L$1,850save $2,250
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L$1,950save $1,750

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze will consume in one year is 9 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L9
Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L9

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Emit?

The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze will emit an average of about 4,012,500 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 137 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2016 Chevrolet Cruze model options.

Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Automatic (S6) 4-cyl, 1.4 L:

City MPG30
Highway MPG40
Combined MPG34
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $2,250
Fuel Cost$1,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum9
Grams of CO23,915,000
Trees Needed to Offset186
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.4
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Manual 6-spd 4-cyl, 1.4 L:

City MPG28
Highway MPG39
Combined MPG32
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,750
Fuel Cost$1,950
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum9
Grams of CO24,110,000
Trees Needed to Offset196
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.4
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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  • "2016 Chevrolet Cruze MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/chevrolet/cruze/2016.

  • "2016 Chevrolet Cruze MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/chevrolet/cruze/2016. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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