2015 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze and 2016 Chevrolet Cruze contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze and the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze.
When comparing the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze's and the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and interior volume. The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze's and the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2015 Chevrolet Cruze ranges from $4,684 to $12,995 while a used 2016 Chevrolet Cruze is priced between $5,608 to $14,995.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze’s base engine makes 138 horsepower, and the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze base engine makes 153 horsepower. The Cruze is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, while the Cruze is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 562 miles. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
16170
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
19354
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
15890 - 36595
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
16620
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
19416
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
15990 - 35650
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
8254
Price Range:
4684 - 12995
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
11029
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
7905 - 19442
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
325
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
116792
# Good or Great Deals:
93
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
9878
Price Range:
5608 - 14995
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
12104
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
8616 - 21367
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
175
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
109299
# Good or Great Deals:
74
Chevrolet Cruze Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet Cruze Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
1.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
0.1 - 8.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.073
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
2.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
0.4 - 9.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.073
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.3533474936242533
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
4.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.0 - 10.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.4680909507043003
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
0.9 - 8.1
Chevrolet Cruze Rankings
Not yet available
Chevrolet Cruze Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2015 Chevrolet Cruze Trim Levels
1LT Auto, 1LT Manual, 2LT Auto, Diesel Automatic, ECO Auto, ECO Manual, L Manual, LS Auto, LS Manual, LTZ Auto
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Trim Levels
L Manual, LS Auto, LS Manual, LT Auto, LT Manual, Premier
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
138 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
125 foot-lbs @ 3800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
153 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
177 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 36 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 562 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
29 / 41 / 33
Range (city/hwy):
397 / 562 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Cargo Space:
15 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
94.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.2 inches
Cargo Space:
14.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3093 lbs
Width:
70.7 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
181 inches
Wheelbase:
105.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2835 lbs
Width:
70.5 inches
Height:
57.4 inches
Length:
183.7 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Blue
Blue Ray Metallic
Red
Red Hot
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Exterior Colors
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black/Titanium
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
