Chevrolet Cruze Horsepower & Torque (2011 - 2019): Your Comprehensive Guide

The Chevrolet Cruze, produced from 2008 to 2023, was a globally developed compact car that replaced several regional models and offered sedan, hatchback, and station wagon variants.

Performance-wise, the Cruze featured a range of engines, starting with a 1.8L ECOTEC engine producing 136 horsepower in 2011 and progressing to a 1.4L turbocharged DOHC engine delivering 153 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque by 2019.

A standout option was the 2.0L turbocharged diesel engine in 2015, which generated an impressive 264 lb-ft of torque.

Transmission options included 6-speed manuals, 6-speed automatics, and even a 9-speed automatic in later models.

Scroll down to see the detailed horsepower and torque data below.

Check out the Horsepower And Torque specifications for other makes and models.

First Generation: 2008-2025

2019 Chevrolet Cruze Horsepower

The Chevrolet Cruze features a horsepower range from 137 hp with the 1.6L DOHC engine to 153 hp with the 1.4L DOHC DI engine.

Torque output varies from 177 lb-ft with the 1.4L engine paired with a CVT to 240 lb-ft with the 1.6L engine using a 9-speed automatic transmission.

Both engine configurations utilize a front-wheel-drive drivetrain.

2018 Chevrolet Cruze Horsepower

The Chevrolet Cruze is equipped with a 1.4L DOHC DI inline-four engine, producing a consistent output of 153 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque.

The vehicle features a front-wheel-drive configuration and is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

2017 Chevrolet Cruze Horsepower

The Chevrolet Cruze features a horsepower range from 137 hp with the 1.6L DOHC inline-4 engine to 153 hp with the 1.4L DOHC direct injection inline-4 engine.

Torque output varies from 177 lb-ft with the 1.4L DOHC direct injection engine to 240 lb-ft with the 1.6L DOHC engine.

Transmission options include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic, with a front-wheel drive configuration across the lineup.

2016 Chevrolet Cruze Horsepower

The Chevrolet Cruze features a horsepower range from 138 hp with the 1.4L ECOTEC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC SEQUENTIAL MFI engine to 153 hp with the 1.4L DOHC DI engine.

Torque output varies from 125 lb-ft with the 1.8L ECOTEC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC SEQUENTIAL MFI engine to 177 lb-ft with the 1.4L DOHC DI engine.

The vehicle is equipped with a front-wheel-drive configuration and offers a choice of a 6-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual transmission.

2015 Chevrolet Cruze Horsepower

The Chevrolet Cruze offers a horsepower range from 138 hp with the 1.4L ECOTEC DOHC engine to 151 hp with the 2.0L DOHC engine.

Torque varies from 125 lb-ft with the 1.8L engine to 264 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine.

All configurations utilize a front-wheel-drive layout and are paired with either a 6-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual transmission.

2014 Chevrolet Cruze Horsepower

The Chevrolet Cruze offers a horsepower range from 138 hp with the 1.4L ECOTEC DOHC engine to 151 hp with the 2.0L DOHC engine.

Torque varies from 125 lb-ft with the 1.8L ECOTEC engine to 264 lb-ft with the 2.0L DOHC engine.

Transmission options include a 6-speed automatic with electronic control and overdrive, as well as a 6-speed manual transmission.

The drivetrain configuration is front-wheel drive (FWD) across all engine options.

2013 Chevrolet Cruze Horsepower

The Chevrolet Cruze offers a horsepower range of 138 hp from its 1.4L ECOTEC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC SEQUENTIAL MFI engine, with torque figures reaching up to 148 lb-ft. The vehicle is equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission and features a front-wheel-drive configuration. Additionally, an alternative engine option includes a 1.8L variant producing 125 lb-ft of torque with a 6-speed manual transmission.

2012 Chevrolet Cruze Horsepower

The Chevrolet Cruze is equipped with two engine options: a 1.4L and a 1.8L ECOTEC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC SEQUENTIAL MFI engine.

Power output ranges from 138 hp with the 1.4L engine to 138 hp with the same engine configuration, while torque varies from 125 lb-ft with the 1.8L engine to 148 lb-ft with the 1.4L engine.

The vehicle features a front-wheel-drive configuration and is available with either a 6-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual transmission.

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Horsepower

The Chevrolet Cruze is equipped with two engine options: a 1.8L ECOTEC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC SEQUENTIAL MFI producing 136 hp and 123 lb-ft of torque, and a 1.4L ECOTEC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DOHC SEQUENTIAL MFI generating 138 hp and 148 lb-ft of torque.

Both engines are paired with either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission, with front-wheel drive as the standard drivetrain configuration.