Chevrolet Cruze 0–60 Times
The Chevrolet Cruze 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 22 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Chevrolet Cruze is the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze LT Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.6 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.90 seconds at 89.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Chevrolet Cruze is the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LS Sedan, which took 9.4 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.20 seconds at 82.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Chevrolet Cruze tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.36 seconds The average quarter mile time is 16.49 seconds at 84.84 mph.
Fastest 0–60
7.6sec
2016 LT Sedan
Average 0–60
8.36sec
Across 22 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.49sec
@ 84.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.4sec
2011 LS Sedan
Across 22 verified runs, the Chevrolet Cruze ranges from 7.6 to 9.4 seconds 0–60, with a 8.36-second average.
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Tests by model year
22 tests · 6 years
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2018
Chevrolet Cruze · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60
8.27
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
16.47
sec
Recorded Tests
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#09
2018 Chevrolet Cruze TD RS Hatchback
8.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.50s
¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
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0–60 mph
8.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.50 sec
Trap Speed
84.0 mph
Engine
1.6L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
29 C / 48 H / 38 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Diesel
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#9 of 22
#10
2018 Chevrolet Cruze TD Sedan
8.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.40s
¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
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0–60 mph
8.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.40 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
1.6L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
30 C / 52 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Diesel
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#10 of 22
#13
2018 Chevrolet Cruze TD RS Hatchback
8.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.50s
¼ mi @ 83.3 mph
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0–60 mph
8.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.50 sec
Trap Speed
83.3 mph
Engine
1.6L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
9A
MPG EPA
30 C / 45 H / 38.1 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Diesel
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#13 of 22
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Performance distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Frequently asked
6 questions
The quickest Chevrolet Cruze on record is the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze LT Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 7.6 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.90 seconds at 89.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Chevrolet Cruze is the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LS Sedan, which takes 9.4 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.20 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 22 verified runs, a Chevrolet Cruze reaches 60 mph in 8.36 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.49 seconds at roughly 84.8 mph.
We have verified test data for 6 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Chevrolet Cruze can do, not a single marketing claim.
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