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Chevrolet Cruze Limited vs. Toyota Corolla

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Cruze Limited and Toyota Corolla 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 Chevrolet Cruze Limited and the Toyota Corolla.

When comparing the Chevrolet Cruze Limited's and the Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Cruze Limited has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Cruze Limited's and the Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited ranges from $4,995 to $13,990 while a used 2016 Toyota Corolla is priced between $8,500 to $17,900.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Cruze Limited’s base engine makes 138 horsepower, and the Toyota Corolla base engine makes 132 horsepower. The Cruze Limited is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 562 miles. The Corolla is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles.This gives the Toyota Corolla the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Cruze Limited the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Corolla has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Chevrolet Cruze Limited has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room and cargo space. The Chevrolet Cruze Limited and Toyota Corolla are comparable in regards to front shoulder room and front leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Toyota Corolla has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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Chevrolet Cruze Limited
Toyota Corolla

2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

16120

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

19416

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

15990 - 35650

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

17300

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

19416

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

15990 - 35650

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

8911

Price Range:

4995 - 13990

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

12104

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

8616 - 21367

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

436

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

107953

# Good or Great Deals:

177

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

13200

Price Range:

8500 - 17900

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

12104

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

8616 - 21367

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

566

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

110702

# Good or Great Deals:

175

Chevrolet Cruze Limited Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

Toyota Corolla Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.3 / 10

Reliability:

7.8 / 10

Retained Value:

9.0 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Cruze Limited

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

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:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Corolla

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

2.8

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:

0.184



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.2951119722047904

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

3.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

0.9 - 8.1

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.8235412746344966

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

3.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

0.9 - 8.1

Chevrolet Cruze Limited Rankings

Not yet available

Toyota Corolla Rankings

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

4 / 29

Best Small Cars Under $25k

4 / 9

Best Family Small Cars

5 / 29

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

5 / 29

Most Affordable Small Cars

5 / 19

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $25k

5 / 9

Best Small Cars

6 / 29

Best Small Cars for the Money

6 / 19

Best Small Cars for Teens

6 / 7

Safest Small Cars

7 / 29

Most Reliable Small Cars

8 / 29

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

16 / 29

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

17 / 29

Most Comfortable Small Cars

22 / 29

Best Small Cars for Tall People

23 / 29

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Flex Fuel, Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Chevrolet Cruze Limited Trim Levels

1LT Auto, 1LT Manual, 2LT Auto, ECO Auto, ECO Manual, L Manual, LS Auto, LS Manual, LTZ Auto

Toyota Corolla Trim Levels

L, LE, LE Eco, LE Eco Plus, LE Eco Premium, LE Plus, LE Premium, S, S Plus, S Premium, S Special Edition

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:

2 years / 25000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2026 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:

132 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

128 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.047 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:

1.8 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


28 / 37 / 31

Range (city/hwy):

370 / 488 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Standard/Optional Features

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

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

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

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Alloy wheels:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

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

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Available

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

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

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 Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

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 Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.9 inches

Cargo Space:

15 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

94.6 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.3 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

54.8 inches

Cargo Space:

13 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

97.5 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3084 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:

2800 lbs

Width:

69.9 inches

Height:

57.3 inches

Length:

182.6 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.5 inches

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:

P195/65R15

Exterior Colors

Blue

Blue Ray Metallic

Red

Red Hot

Silver

Silver Ice Metallic

White

Summit White

Black

Not available

Gray

Not available

Exterior Colors

Blue

Not available

Red

Not available

Silver

Classic Silver Metallic

White

Super White

Black

Black Sand Pearl

Gray

Slate Metallic

Interior Colors

Black

Jet Black/Medium Titanium

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Not available

Gray

Steel Gray

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