2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco Achieves Segment-Leading 42 MPG

The Cruze Eco has an MSRP of $18,895 (including destination charge). It goes on sale in January.

by Staff

November 18, 2010

2 min to read

The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco achieves segment-leading fuel economy with an EPA-estimated highway fuel economy of 42 mpg (with manual transmission models) and city fuel economy of 28 mpg.

Cruze Eco's highway fuel economy beats non-hybrid segment competitors, including the Honda Civic and Ford Fiesta subcompact, and many hybrid models, such as the Ford Fusion Hybrid, Nissan Altima Hybrid and Toyota Camry Hybrid.

"Chevrolet Cruze continues to redefine the compact segment, offering class-leading standard safety features, upscale amenities - as well as hybrid-like fuel economy without the price," said Chuck Russell, vehicle line director. "The Cruze Eco is in a league of its own and will challenge perceptions of the efficiency available in a more affordable non-hybrid."

Cruze Eco is powered by an Ecotec 1.4L turbocharged engine and a standard six-speed manual transmission. A six-speed automatic transmission is available, with EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 26 city and 37 highway.

The following charts show how it compares with primary competitors and popular hybrids.

Cruze Eco vs. segment competitors

Model	EPA City Fuel Economy	EPA Highway Fuel Economy
Chevrolet Cruze Eco	28 mpg	42 mpg
Toyota Corolla	26 mpg	35 mpg
Honda Civic	26 mpg	34 mpg
Ford Focus	25 mpg	35 mpg
Hyundai Elantra	26 mpg	35 mpg

Cruze Eco vs. hybrids

Model	EPA City Fuel Economy	EPA Highway Fuel Economy	Price
Chevrolet Cruze Eco	28 mpg	42 mpg	$18,895
Ford Fusion Hybrid	41 mpg	36 mpg	$27,950
Nissan Altima Hybrid	35 mpg	33 mpg	$26,780
Toyota Camry Hybrid	33 mpg	34 mpg	$26,150

The Cruze Eco carries an MSRP of $18,895 (including destination charge). It goes on sale in January.

Topics:General Motors Chevrolet Green Fleet

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