2016 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2017 Chevrolet Cruze
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze and 2017 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 2016 Chevrolet Cruze and the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze.
When we compare the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze's and the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze and 2017 Chevrolet Cruze have the same interior volume base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze's and the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze is a better car than the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze.
Pricing: A used 2016 Chevrolet Cruze ranges from $7,245 to $15,993 while a used 2017 Chevrolet Cruze is priced between $7,987 to $16,595.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze and the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze both lose 40 percent of their value.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze and the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze makes 153 horsepower. The Cruze is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 562 miles. The Cruze is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 534 miles. This gives the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze. The Cruze uses gasoline, and the Cruze uses regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Cruze has an average safety rating of 4.51 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$16,620
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$19,416
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$15,990 - $35,650
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$16,975
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$20,010
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$13,995 - $35,655
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,322
Price Range:
$7,245 - $15,993
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$13,577
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$10,035 - $24,151
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
172
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
114,840
# Good or Great Deals:
56
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,159
Price Range:
$7,987 - $16,595
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$15,337
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$8,833 - $26,195
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
528
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
99,574
# Good or Great Deals:
160
Chevrolet Cruze Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Chevrolet Cruze Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Chevrolet Cruze
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
2.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
1 - 6.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Chevrolet Cruze
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
2.1 - 7.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
0.6 - 9.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
0.5 - 14.4
Chevrolet Cruze Rankings
Ranking
22 out of / 43Ranking
25 out of / 43Ranking
25 out of / 43Ranking
42 out of / 43Chevrolet Cruze Rankings
Ranking
22 out of / 43Ranking
25 out of / 43Ranking
25 out of / 43Ranking
42 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Trim Levels
L Manual, LS Auto, LS Manual, LT Auto, LT Manual, Premier
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Trim Levels
Not yet available
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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):
4.51 out of 5 Stars
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.51 out of 5 Stars
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:
153 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
177 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 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:
1.4 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
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):
28 / 39 / 32
Range (city/hwy):
384 / 534 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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
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:
2835 lbs
Width:
70.5 inches
Height:
57.4 inches
Length:
183.7 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 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:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Exterior Colors
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
