Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 22 recorded runs

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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Chevrolet Cruze 0–60 times by model year

22 tests · 6 years

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Model Year 6

2018

Chevrolet Cruze · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 8.27 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.47 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#09

2018 Chevrolet Cruze TD RS Hatchback

8.2sec 0–60

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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

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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

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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

2017

Chevrolet Cruze · 5 verified runs

Avg 0–60 8.08 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.26 sec

Recorded Tests 5

#02

2017 Chevrolet Cruze Premier Hatchback

7.7sec 0–60

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16.00s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.70 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.00 sec
Trap Speed: 87.0 mph
Engine: 1.4L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 28 C / 37 H / 28 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #2 of 22

#03

2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT RS Hatchback

8.0sec 0–60

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16.20s ¼ mi @ 88.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.20 sec
Trap Speed: 88.0 mph
Engine: 1.4L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 29 C / 38 H / 31.4 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #3 of 22

#04

2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT TD Sedan

8.0sec 0–60

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16.30s ¼ mi @ 85.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.30 sec
Trap Speed: 85.0 mph
Engine: 1.6L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 9A
MPG EPA: 31 C / 47 H / 37 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Diesel
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #4 of 22

#12

2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT RS Hatchback

8.3sec 0–60

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16.40s ¼ mi @ 88.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.40 sec
Trap Speed: 88.0 mph
Engine: 1.4L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 28 C / 37 H / 26 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #12 of 22

#14

2017 Chevrolet Cruze LT RS Hatchback

8.4sec 0–60

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16.40s ¼ mi @ 86.8 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.40 sec
Trap Speed: 86.8 mph
Engine: 1.4L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 28 C / 37 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Hatchback
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #14 of 22

2016

Chevrolet Cruze · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 8.17 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.27 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#01

2016 Chevrolet Cruze LT Sedan

7.6sec 0–60

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15.90s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.90 sec
Trap Speed: 89.0 mph
Engine: 1.4L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 30 C / 42 H / 33 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #1 of 22

#11

2016 Chevrolet Cruze Premier Sedan

8.2sec 0–60

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16.30s ¼ mi @ 85.5 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.30 sec
Trap Speed: 85.5 mph
Engine: 1.4L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 30 C / 40 H / 31.9 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #11 of 22

#17

2016 Chevrolet Cruze Premier Sedan

8.7sec 0–60

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16.60s ¼ mi @ 82.7 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.70 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.60 sec
Trap Speed: 82.7 mph
Engine: 1.4L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 30 C / 40 H / 31.9 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #17 of 22

2014

Chevrolet Cruze · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 8.43 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.53 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#05

2014 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 TD Sedan

8.0sec 0–60

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16.30s ¼ mi @ 85.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.30 sec
Trap Speed: 85.0 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 27 C / 46 H / 44 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Diesel
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #5 of 22

#16

2014 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 TD Sedan

8.5sec 0–60

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16.50s ¼ mi @ 83.7 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.50 sec
Trap Speed: 83.7 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 27 C / 46 H / 37.8 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Diesel
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #16 of 22

#18

2014 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 TD Sedan

8.8sec 0–60

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16.80s ¼ mi @ 81.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.80 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.80 sec
Trap Speed: 81.0 mph
Engine: 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 27 C / 46 H / 36.1 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Diesel
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #18 of 22

2012

Chevrolet Cruze · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 8.10 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.20 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#08

2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco Sedan

8.1sec 0–60

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16.20s ¼ mi @ 86.4 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.20 sec
Trap Speed: 86.4 mph
Engine: 1.4L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 28 C / 42 H / 39.3 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #8 of 22

2011

Chevrolet Cruze · 7 verified runs

Avg 0–60 8.70 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.79 sec

Recorded Tests 7

#06

2011 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT Sedan

8.0sec 0–60

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16.40s ¼ mi @ 85.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.40 sec
Trap Speed: 85.0 mph
Engine: 1.4L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 24 C / 36 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #6 of 22

#07

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco Sedan

8.0sec 0–60

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16.30s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.30 sec
Trap Speed: 86.0 mph
Engine: 1.4L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 28 C / 42 H / 29 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #7 of 22

#15

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco Sedan

8.4sec 0–60

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16.60s ¼ mi @ 85.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.60 sec
Trap Speed: 85.0 mph
Engine: 1.4L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 28 C / 42 H / 39 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #15 of 22

#19

2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ Sedan

8.9sec 0–60

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17.00s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.90 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.00 sec
Trap Speed: 82.0 mph
Engine: 1.4L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 24 C / 36 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #19 of 22

#20

2011 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ RS Sedan

9.0sec 0–60

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16.90s ¼ mi @ 82.1 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.90 sec
Trap Speed: 82.1 mph
Engine: 1.4L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 24 C / 36 H / 23.8 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #20 of 22

#21

2011 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT Sedan

9.2sec 0–60

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17.10s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.10 sec
Trap Speed: 82.0 mph
Engine: 1.4L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 24 C / 36 H / 31.5 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #21 of 22

#22

2011 Chevrolet Cruze LS Sedan

9.4sec 0–60

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17.20s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.40 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.20 sec
Trap Speed: 82.0 mph
Engine: 1.8L I-4
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6A
MPG EPA: 22 C / 35 H / 27 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #22 of 22

How we verify Chevrolet Cruze performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Chevrolet Cruze trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Chevrolet Cruze 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Chevrolet Cruze performance FAQs

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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