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 7.60 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 9.40 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
7.60sec
2016 LT Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
8.36sec
Across 22 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
16.49sec
@ 84.8 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.40sec
2011 LS Sedan
Across 22 verified runs, the Chevrolet Cruze ranges from 7.60 to 9.40 seconds 0–60, with a 8.36-second average.
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Chevrolet Cruze Performance Overview
Chevrolet’s compact Cruze ran from 2011 to 2018 in the U.S. market, and across 22 independently verified tests spanning those years its acceleration profile stayed tightly grouped, from 9.4 seconds to 60 mph in the 2011 LS Sedan to 7.6 seconds in the 2016 LT Sedan. The J300 first generation (2011–2015) opened with naturally aspirated and turbocharged gasoline engines, then added diesel, covering 136–151 hp overall. Early benchmarks included the 2011 2LT Sedan at 8.0 seconds to 60 mph, while the 2014 2.0 TD Sedan matched that 8.0-second mark as the quickest J300 result.
The D2LC/D2SC second generation, sold here from 2016 to 2018, shifted the tested range to turbocharged gasoline and diesel engines rated from 137–153 hp and trimmed the model’s average pace. Its best run came immediately with the 2016 LT Sedan, which reached 60 mph in 7.6 seconds and covered the quarter mile in 15.9 seconds at 89 mph, both the quickest figures in the dataset. Other second-generation results, including diesel and hatchback variants, remained close to that mark, leaving the Cruze at the end of production as a compact sedan and hatchback line defined by consistent mid-eight- to high-seven-second acceleration.
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Chevrolet Cruze 0–60 Times by Generation: J300 to D2LC/D2SC
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2LC/D2SC | 2016–2019 | 8.15s | 7.60s — 2016 LT Sedan | 11 | The D2LC/D2SC generation (2016–2019) averaged 8.15 seconds to 60 mph across 11 tests, led by the 2016 LT Sedan at 7.60 seconds. Output ranged from 137 to 153 hp across 1.4L Turbo I-4, 1.6L Turbo Diesel I-4 configurations. |
| J300 | 2011–2015 | 8.57s | 8.00s — 2014 2.0 TD Sedan | 11 | The J300 generation (2011–2015) averaged 8.57 seconds to 60 mph across 11 tests, led by the 2014 2.0 TD Sedan at 8.00 seconds. Output ranged from 136 to 151 hp across 1.4L Turbo I-4, 1.8L I-4, 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4 configurations. |
D2LC/D2SC
2016–2019
Avg 0–60
8.15s
Fastest
7.60s
Tests
11
2016 LT Sedan
The D2LC/D2SC generation (2016–2019) averaged 8.15 seconds to 60 mph across 11 tests, led by the 2016 LT Sedan at 7.60 seconds. Output ranged from 137 to 153 hp across 1.4L Turbo I-4, 1.6L Turbo Diesel I-4 configurations.
J300
2011–2015
Avg 0–60
8.57s
Fastest
8.00s
Tests
11
2014 2.0 TD Sedan
The J300 generation (2011–2015) averaged 8.57 seconds to 60 mph across 11 tests, led by the 2014 2.0 TD Sedan at 8.00 seconds. Output ranged from 136 to 151 hp across 1.4L Turbo I-4, 1.8L I-4, 2.0L Turbo Diesel I-4 configurations.
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Chevrolet Cruze 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
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
8.20sec 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
- Horsepower
- 137 hp
- Torque
- 240 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,278 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 23.9 lbs/hp
- 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
8.20sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
16.40s
¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
▾
- 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
- Horsepower
- 137 hp
- Torque
- 240 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,197 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 23.3 lbs/hp
- 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
8.40sec 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
- Horsepower
- 137 hp
- Torque
- 240 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,278 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 23.9 lbs/hp
- 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
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 fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Chevrolet Cruze performance FAQs
11 questions
The quickest 2018 Chevrolet Cruze on record reaches 60 mph in 8.2 seconds. That time was recorded by both the 2018 TD Sedan and the 2018 TD RS Hatchback. Across the two published TD RS Hatchback runs, the hatch posted 8.2 and 8.4 seconds, while the TD Sedan also ran 8.2 seconds.
The fastest Chevrolet Cruze on record is the 2016 LT Sedan, with a 0-60 time of 7.6 seconds. It also owns the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 15.9 seconds at 89 mph. Across 22 verified Cruze tests, that 2016 LT Sedan stands as the quickest overall car.
The fastest stock Chevrolet Cruze is also the overall fastest one: the 2016 LT Sedan at 7.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. All 22 Cruze tests on record are production vehicles, with no modified examples included, so the fastest overall and fastest stock results are the same for this model.
The second-generation D2LC/D2SC Chevrolet Cruze, sold from 2016 to 2019, averages 8.15 seconds from 0-60 mph across 11 tests. The quickest example is the 2016 LT Sedan at 7.6 seconds. This generation spans outputs from 137 to 153 horsepower and used turbocharged gasoline and diesel powertrains.
The first-generation J300 Chevrolet Cruze, sold from 2011 to 2015, averages 8.57 seconds from 0-60 mph across 11 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 8.0 seconds by the 2014 2.0 TD Sedan. J300 cars ranged from 136 to 151 horsepower and included both turbocharged and naturally aspirated engines.
The second-generation Cruze is quicker on average. D2LC/D2SC cars average 8.15 seconds to 60 mph, compared with 8.57 seconds for the first-generation J300. The newer generation also holds the model's quickest recorded run, with the 2016 LT Sedan reaching 60 mph in 7.6 seconds versus 8.0 seconds for the fastest J300.
The LT Sedan is slightly quicker in the best recorded runs. The 2016 Cruze LT Sedan is the fastest Cruze on record at 7.6 seconds to 60 mph, while the Premier Hatchback's best published run is 7.7 seconds. That leaves the LT Sedan ahead by 0.1 second in their quickest verified tests.
For 2018 diesel models, there is effectively no gap at the top end. The 2018 Cruze TD Sedan recorded 0-60 in 8.2 seconds, and the 2018 TD RS Hatchback also ran 8.2 seconds in its quickest test. The hatch's second published run was 8.4 seconds, giving it a two-test average of 8.3 seconds.
The Chevrolet Cruze LT RS Hatchback has a best recorded 0-60 time of 8.0 seconds. Across three tests, it averages 8.23 seconds. That makes it one of the quicker commonly tested Cruze trims, though it does not beat the overall model-best 7.6-second run set by the 2016 LT Sedan.
The Chevrolet Cruze Eco Sedan posts a best recorded 0-60 time of 8.0 seconds and averages 8.17 seconds across three tests. That puts it very close to the quicker Cruze trims overall. Among the most frequently tested versions, the Eco Sedan ranks ahead of the 2.0 TD Sedan on average acceleration.
The quickest Chevrolet Cruze quarter-mile on record is 15.9 seconds at 89 mph, set by the 2016 LT Sedan. Across all 22 Cruze tests, the average quarter-mile result is 16.49 seconds at 84.8 mph. For 2018 examples, the TD Sedan ran 16.4 seconds at 87 mph and the TD RS Hatchback ran 16.5 seconds.
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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