2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited
6 trims · 9 configurations · Sedan
Starting MSRP
$16,120 – $24,370
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
★★★★★
5 / 5 overall
Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆
Source: NHTSA
No live listings right now
Manufacturer specs and trim data below are still available for research. Get notified when this model appears in dealer inventory, or browse other Chevrolet models.
Notify me when available nearby
We only alert you about listings in your selected area. See our Privacy Policy.
Pricing
How much should you pay for the Chevrolet Cruze Limited? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.
MSRP by trim
Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.
Purchase information
Based on L
Total price (L MSRP)
$16,120
Typical monthly
$319/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
Open loan calculatorCompare 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited trims
L
- MSRP
- $16,120
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/36
- Horsepower
- 138 hp
- Torque
- 125 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15
- Max towing
- —
LS
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $17,845 – $18,970
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 25/36
- Horsepower
- 138 hp
- Torque
- 125 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15
- Max towing
- —
1LT
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $19,165 – $20,195
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 26/38
- Horsepower
- 138 hp
- Torque
- 148 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.4L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15
- Max towing
- —
Eco
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $20,195 – $21,470
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 28/42
- Horsepower
- 138 hp
- Torque
- 148 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.4L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15.4
- Max towing
- —
2LT
- MSRP
- $23,370
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 26/38
- Horsepower
- 138 hp
- Torque
- 148 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.4L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15
- Max towing
- —
LTZ
- MSRP
- $24,370
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 26/38
- Horsepower
- 138 hp
- Torque
- 148 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.4L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 15
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | L | LS2 configurations | 1LT2 configurations | Eco2 configurations | 2LT | LTZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $16,120 | $17,845 – $18,970 | $19,165 – $20,195 | $20,195 – $21,470 | $23,370 | $24,370 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 25/36 | 25/36 | 26/38 | 28/42 | 26/38 | 26/38 |
| Horsepower | 138 hp | 138 hp | 138 hp | 138 hp | 138 hp | 138 hp |
| Torque | 125 lb-ft | 125 lb-ft | 148 lb-ft | 148 lb-ft | 148 lb-ft | 148 lb-ft |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.4L I4 gas | 1.4L I4 gas | 1.4L I4 gas | 1.4L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15.4 | 15 | 15 |
| Max towing | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- LgasLSgas1LTgasEcogas2LTgasLTZgas
- Fuel type
- Lregular unleadedLSregular unleaded1LTregular unleadedEcoregular unleaded2LTregular unleadedLTZregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- LI4LSI41LTI4EcoI42LTI4LTZI4
- Displacement
- L1.8 LLS1.8 L1LT1.4 LEco1.4 L2LT1.4 LLTZ1.4 L
- Horsepower
- L138 hpLS138 hp1LT138 hpEco138 hp2LT138 hpLTZ138 hp
- Torque
- L125 lb-ftLS125 lb-ft1LT148 lb-ftEco148 lb-ft2LT148 lb-ftLTZ148 lb-ft
- Transmission
- L6-speed manualLS6-speed manual1LT6-speed manualEco6-speed manual2LT6-speed shiftable automaticLTZ6-speed shiftable automatic
- Drivetrain
- Lfront wheel driveLSfront wheel drive1LTfront wheel driveEcofront wheel drive2LTfront wheel driveLTZfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- LSedanLSSedan1LTSedanEcoSedan2LTSedanLTZSedan
- Doors
- L4LS41LT4Eco42LT4LTZ4
- Seating
- L5LS51LT5Eco52LT5LTZ5
- Length
- L181 inLS181 in1LT181 inEco181 in2LT181 inLTZ181 in
- Width
- L70.7 inLS70.7 in1LT70.7 inEco70.7 in2LT70.7 inLTZ70.7 in
- Height
- L58.1 inLS58.1 in1LT58.1 inEco58.1 in2LT58.1 inLTZ58.1 in
- Wheelbase
- L105.7 inLS105.7 in1LT105.7 inEco105.7 in2LT105.7 inLTZ105.7 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- L15 cu ftLS15 cu ft1LT15 cu ftEco15.4 cu ft2LT15 cu ftLTZ15 cu ft
- Max payload
- L—LS—1LT—Eco—2LT899 lbsLTZ—
- Curb weight
- L3,084 lbsLS3,084 lbs1LT—Eco3,005 lbs2LT3,173 lbsLTZ3,206 lbs
- Fuel tank
- L15.6 galLS15.6 gal1LT15.6 galEco12.6 gal2LT15.6 galLTZ15.6 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- L29LS291LT30Eco332LT30LTZ30
- City MPG
- L25LS251LT26Eco282LT26LTZ26
- Highway MPG
- L36LS361LT38Eco422LT38LTZ38
| Spec | L | LS | 1LT | Eco | 2LT | LTZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.4 L | 1.4 L | 1.4 L | 1.4 L |
| Horsepower | 138 hp | 138 hp | 138 hp | 138 hp | 138 hp | 138 hp |
| Torque | 125 lb-ft | 125 lb-ft | 148 lb-ft | 148 lb-ft | 148 lb-ft | 148 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 181 in | 181 in | 181 in | 181 in | 181 in | 181 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 70.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 58.1 in | 58.1 in | 58.1 in | 58.1 in | 58.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 105.7 in | 105.7 in | 105.7 in | 105.7 in | 105.7 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||||
| Cargo capacity | 15 cu ft | 15 cu ft | 15 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft | 15 cu ft | 15 cu ft |
| Max payload | — | — | — | — | 899 lbs | — |
| Curb weight | 3,084 lbs | 3,084 lbs | — | 3,005 lbs | 3,173 lbs | 3,206 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 15.6 gal | 15.6 gal | 15.6 gal | 12.6 gal | 15.6 gal | 15.6 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||||
| Combined MPG | 29 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 30 |
| City MPG | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
| Highway MPG | 36 | 36 | 38 | 42 | 38 | 38 |
Research similar vehicles
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited FAQ
- How much does the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited cost?
- The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited has a starting MSRP of $16,120, ranging up to $24,370 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes L from $16,120; LS from $17,845; 1LT from $19,165; Eco from $20,195; 2LT from $23,370; LTZ from $24,370.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited?
- The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited achieves up to 33 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited have?
- The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited offers up to 15.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- Is the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited safe?
- The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.
- How many trims does the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited come in?
- The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited is available in 6 trims (9 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.