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Chevrolet Cruze Limited
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited
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$16,120
Starting Price (MSRP)
N /A
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Volkswagen Jetta
2024 Volkswagen Jetta
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$21,435
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.1
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Overview

Engine
1.8L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 29 MPG
Hwy: 42 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
15 ft³
Trunk Volume
14.1 ft³

Photos

Chevrolet Cruze Limited
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited Sedan Rear Angle View
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited Sedan Driver Seat
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Volkswagen Jetta
2022-2024 Volkswagen Jetta Rear Angle View
2022-2024 Volkswagen Jetta Dashboard
48
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.8L Inline-4 Gas
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
138 hp @ 6300 rpm
158 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
125 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,084 lbs
2,895 lbs
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
29 MPG
34 MPG
City
25 MPG
29 MPG
Highway
36 MPG
42 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6 Tons/yr
5.2 (2023) Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gallons
13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
390 miles
382.8 miles
Cruising Range Highway
561.6 miles
554.4 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
181 in
186.5 in
Height
58.1 in
57.7 in
Max Width
70.7 in
70.8 in
Front Width
60.7 in
60.7 in
Rear Width
61.3 in
60.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
105.7 in
Ground Clearance
N /A
5.5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.28 in
41.1 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.3 in
38.5 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
54.76 in
55.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53 in
53 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.35 in
37.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.9 in
37.2 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.9 in
54 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
52.4 in
51.4 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
15 ft³
14.1 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
35.7 ft
36.7 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Steel Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
16" x TBD
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
16" x TBD
16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Compound Crank
Torsion Beam

Tires

Front Tire
P215/60R16
P205/60HR16
Rear Tire
P215/60R16
P205/60HR16
Spare Tire
Compact
N /A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N /A
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Pyrite Silver Metallic
  • Rising Blue Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Jet Black/Medium Titanium, Premium Cloth Seat Trim
  • Storm Gray, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Titan Black, Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Navigation from Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N /A
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
2 visits
N /A
Maintenance
2 Years / 24,000 Miles
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N /A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
N /A
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