Diesel and petrol · 2002–2017
Holden Cruze
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Holden Cruze. By the official figures, the 2015 uses 6.8 L/100km, about $2,199 a year in New Zealand.

- Fuel use
- 6.8 L/100km
- 2015 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,199
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 882 km
- 60 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Cruze costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $19.99 per 100 km | $2,199 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $16.42 per 100 km | $1,822 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £19.09 per 100 miles | £1,336 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $12.59 per 100 miles | $1,699 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
JG/JH, 2009–2021
Specs for the 2012 Holden Cruze CD sedan 1.8L petrol, 5-speed manual (Australian-market JH Series II); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- JH
- Built
- 2009-2016
- Built in
- Australia
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,615 mm
- Width
- 1,797 mm
- Height
- 1,477 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,685 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,373 kg
- Boot
- 445 L
- Towing (braked)
- 1,200 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 695 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 1.8 L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 104 kW
- Torque
- 176 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7 L/100km
- CO₂
- 166 g/km
- Emissions standard
- Euro 5
- Fuel tank
- 60 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- Airbags
- 6
Ownership
- Service every
- 15,000 km
- Service every
- 9 months
- Tyres
- 205/60 R16
YG (Suzuki Ignis-based), 2001–2006
Specs for the 1.5; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- YG (Suzuki Ignis-based)
- Built
- 2001-2006
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- FWD
Engine
- Engine
- 1.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,490 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 73 kW
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 41 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 6.8 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 6.8 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 7.3 L/100km | 39 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 6.5 L/100km | 43 mpg | 36 mpg | — |
Holden Cruze questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Holden Cruze?
The 2015 Holden Cruze uses 6.8 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Holden Cruze cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $2,199 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a Holden Cruze go on a full tank?
About 882 km from its 60 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Holden Cruze tow?
1,200 kg braked, for the 2012 Holden Cruze CD sedan 1.8L petrol, 5-speed manual (Australian-market JH Series II).
How big is the Holden Cruze's boot?
445 L, for the 2012 Holden Cruze CD sedan 1.8L petrol, 5-speed manual (Australian-market JH Series II).
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