2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback Specs
4 powertrain configurations on federal record for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback: 1.4L 4-cyl Regular Gasoline; 1.6L 4-cyl Diesel, rated up to 35 MPG combined by the EPA.
Source: EPA federal records (fueleconomy.gov) · Updated 2026-10-26 · By CarWhere Research
| Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4-cyl Regular Gasoline | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 38 | 32 |
| 1.4L 4-cyl Regular Gasoline | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 38 | 31 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl Diesel | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 | 45 | 35 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl Diesel | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 48 | 35 |
Cruze Hatchback by year
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Frequently asked questions
What engines does the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback have?
2 engines on federal record: 1.4L 4-cyl Regular Gasoline; 1.6L 4-cyl Diesel, offered with Automatic (S6), Manual 6-spd, Automatic 9-spd and Front-Wheel Drive. The full per-configuration table is above.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback get?
EPA combined ratings run 31–35 MPG depending on configuration — the table above shows city/highway/combined for each engine, transmission, and drivetrain.
How do I get the specs for my exact VIN?
These are the federal-record configurations for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback overall. For one specific vehicle — its exact engine, trim, factory options, and original window sticker — decode the 17-character VIN free at carwhere.com/tools/vin-decoder.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. EPA's public vehicle dataset (fueleconomy.gov) — the federal record of every US-market configuration since 1984 — refreshed 2026-10-26. Public-domain data; republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).