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(1 reviews)Old Chevy Cruze
Stacie Cowan • Feb 27, 2024
2.5My car is a 2013 Red Chevy Cruze, it gets about 30+ miles to a gallon of gas, its interior is red and black, which I hate during the hotter weather. The bad about this brand and this year is the engine coolant sucks. I’m constantly replacing the engi...Read More
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The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze carries forward the same two engine options from the previous year. These engine options are not particularly high on power but provide good overall performance.
The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze carries forward the same two engine options from the previous year. These engine options are not particularly high on power but provide good overall performance. The Eco trim in the option provides a much better fuel economy due to improved aerodynamic shape along with the use of lighter materials. The interior is spacious and provides great overall comfort to all the passengers.
We would recommend you to opt for the Eco trim for two main reasons. First, it gets a more powerful 1.4-liter turbocharged engine that provides better performance. Secondly, the Eco trim includes lightweight materials, better aerodynamics, and lower rolling resistance which assists it to have a much better fuel economy. Thus at a price of $19,680, the Eco trims provide better value for the money spent.
1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl 138 hp 6A)
2LT 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
LS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
Stacie Cowan
2013 Chevrolet Cruze
••2.5Posted On: February 27, 2024
Great gas mileage, Low mileage
Sucks engine coolant, Small cabin compartment
My car is a 2013 Red Chevy Cruze, it gets about 30+ miles to a gallon of gas, its interior is red and black, which I hate during the hotter weather. The bad about this brand and this year is the engine coolant sucks. I’m constantly replacing the engine coolant.
The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze carries forward the same two engine options from the previous year. These engine options are not particularly high on power but provide good overall performance.
The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze carries forward the same two engine options from the previous year. These engine options are not particularly high on power but provide good overall performance. The Eco trim in the option provides a much better fuel economy due to improved aerodynamic shape along with the use of lighter materials. The interior is spacious and provides great overall comfort to all the passengers.
The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze is available in four trim options, LS, Eco, LT, and LTZ. The LT trim is available at an affordable price of $17,130 and gets a decent amount of standard features. As we move forward, we get an option to opt for a more powerful engine and add in better infotainment, interior, and exterior features. The top of the line LTZ trim is available at a price of $23,550. Here is a list of the key features that are available with the trims of the Chevrolet Cruz.
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Trims |
LS |
Eco |
LT |
LTZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MSRP |
$17,130 |
$19,680 |
$21,040 |
$23,550 |
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Key Features |
16-inch steel wheels |
1.4-liter turbocharged engine |
16-inch alloy wheels |
18-inch alloy wheels |
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air-conditioning |
cruise control |
six-way power driver seat |
Fog lamps |
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keyless entry |
7-inch touchscreen display |
auto-dimming rearview mirror |
keyless ignition/entry |
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adjustable six-way manual driver seat |
Chevrolet MyLink system |
rearview camera |
automatic climate control |
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six-speaker sound system |
voice control |
heated mirrors |
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Bluetooth phone connectivity |
smartphone integration |
leather upholstery |
We Recommend
We would recommend you to opt for the Eco trim for two main reasons. First, it gets a more powerful 1.4-liter turbocharged engine that provides better performance. Secondly, the Eco trim includes lightweight materials, better aerodynamics, and lower rolling resistance which assists it to have a much better fuel economy. Thus at a price of $19,680, the Eco trims provide better value for the money spent.
The Chevrolet Cruze is available in two engine options. The first is a 1.8-liter inline4 cylinder engine that generates 138 hp along with 128 lb-ft of torque. The second is a 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-4 cylinder engine that provides 138 hp and an improved 148 lb-ft of torque.
The base engine accelerates the vehicle from 0-60 mph in 8.2 seconds, while the quarter-mile distance is covered in 16.1 seconds.
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Model |
Chevrolet Cruze |
Honda Civic |
Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|---|
|
MSRP |
$17,130 |
$18,965 |
$16,230 |
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Engine |
Gas I4 1.8L |
Gas I4 1.8L |
Gas I4 1.8L |
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Drivetrain |
FWD |
FWD |
FWD |
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Transmission |
Automatic |
Automatic |
Manual |
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Power |
138hp@6,300rpm |
140hp@6,500rpm |
138hp@6,000rpm |
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Torque |
125lb-ft@3,800rpm |
128lb-ft@4,300rpm |
128lb-ft@4,400rpm |
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0-60 mph (sec) |
8.2 |
9.1 |
10.1 |
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Quarter-mile (sec) |
16.2 |
16.9 |
17 |
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Top Speed (mph) |
125 |
130 |
115 |
The 2013 Honda Civic is slightly more powerful than the Cruze with 140 hp, while the Toyota Corolla provides the same 138 hp power output as that of the Cruze. The Corolla is the slowest of them all with 0-60 mph acceleration in 10.1 seconds, while the Civic takes 9.1 seconds to reach the 60 mph mark.
The base engine of the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze is quite decent on the fuel economy. It provides a mileage of 22 mpg in the city which improves to 35 mpg on the highway. Thus we get a combined mileage of 28 mpg from the Cruze. The Eco trim on the other hand drastically improves the fuel economy on the highway, where the manual Eco trim can reach up to 42 mpg. Along with that, the Cruze is equipped with 15.6 gallons of fuel tank capacity which provides a maximum range of 546 miles.
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Model |
Chevrolet Cruze |
Honda Civic |
Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|---|
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MPG (City) |
22 |
28 |
27 |
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MPG (Highway) |
35 |
39 |
34 |
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MPG (Combined) |
28 |
33 |
30 |
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Fuel Capacity (gal) |
15.6 |
13.2 |
13.2 |
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Range (City / Highway / Combined) (miles) |
343/546/436 |
369/515/436 |
356/448/396 |
The 2013 base Honda Civic is the most fuel-efficient in this comparison with a combined mileage of 33 mpg, while the Toyota Corolla provides a combined mileage of 30 mpg. Both the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla provide a fuel tank capacity of 13.2 gallons which provides a range of 515 miles and 448 miles respectively.
The interior design of the Chevrolet Cruze has improved significantly in these previous years. The use of high-quality materials along with the well-laid design provides a better experience in the cabin.
The cabin is spacious and the seats were well-bolstered which provides great overall comfort. The Chevy Cruze can accommodate up to 5 passengers in total and provides a decent cargo capacity of 15.4 cu-ft.
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Model |
Chevrolet Cruze |
Honda Civic |
Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
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Front Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in) |
39.3/54.76/42.28 |
39/56.6/42 |
38.8/54.8/41.7 |
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Rear Row (Head / Shoulder / Leg) (in) |
37.9/53.9/35.35 |
37.1/53.3/36.2 |
37.2/54.7/36.3 |
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Cargo Capacity (cu-ft) |
15.4 |
12.5 |
12.3 |
All the vehicles in this comparison can accommodate upto 5 passengers in total. The Honda Civic provides slightly better spacing at the front with better headroom and shoulder room. All the vehicles in comparison provide similar spacing at the rear. Both the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla have a similar cargo capacity of around 12.5 cu-ft. Here is a list of the interior features that are available with the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze:
The infotainment system available in the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze gets a decent amount of features right from the base trim. Some of these features include Bluetooth phone connectivity, CD player, satellite radio, USB port, and a 6-speaker sound system.
The higher trims add in a 7-inch touchscreen display along with voice control and smartphone integration. The higher trims also include a better Pioneer 9-speaker audio system and a hard-drive-based navigation system. Here is a list of all the infotainment features that are available with the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze:
The exterior design of the new Chevrolet Cruze looks quite modern and thus has an aggressive stance. The long hood with the split front grille and big tires complete the entire look of the Chevrolet Cruze.
The Chevrolet Cruze is the heaviest in this comparison with a curb weight of 3082 pounds. It has a length of 181 inches along with a wheelbase of 105.7 inches. The Cruze has a decent ground clearance of 6.5 inches.
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Model |
Chevrolet Cruze |
Honda Civic |
Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Curb Weight (lbs) |
3082 |
2815 |
2734 |
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Length (in) |
181 |
179.4 |
180 |
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Width (in) |
70.7 |
69 |
69.4 |
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Height (in) |
58.1 |
56.5 |
57.7 |
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Ground Clearance (in) |
6.5 |
6.7 |
5.8 |
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Wheelbase (in) |
105.7 |
105.1 |
102.4 |
The Toyota Corolla is the lightest in this comparison with a curb weight of 2734 pounds, while the Honda Civic weighs 2815 pounds. All the vehicles in comparison have similar exterior dimensions and thus a similar footprint on road. The Toyota Corolla sits quite close to the ground at 5.8-inches while the Honda Civic has the highest ground clearance of 6.7 inches. Here is a list of the exterior features that are available with the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze:
The NHTSA has given the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze a perfect 5-star rating, while the IIHS has given it a ‘Good’ rating in most of the test segments. Thus the Chevy Cruze is capable of safeguarding the passengers in case of an accident. Along with that, the Cruze gets few safety features that further improves the safety factor of the vehicle. Here is a list of the safety features that are available with the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze:
The 2013 Chevrolet Cruze is probably one of the best affordable sedans currently in the market. The two engine options are quite decent on power output and provide good overall performance. The Cruze is not a quick sedan in acceleration but provides great fuel economy in this segment. The interior is spacious and provides great comfort to all the passengers. The Cruze scores very high on the safety rating and thus easy to recommend
