Compare 2012 Chevrolet Cruze specifications by trim levels
Cruze is a 5-seat Hatchback from Chevrolet, which first hit the market back in 2011.
With the price tag ranging from $16,800 to $23,190, the Chevrolet Cruze faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Dodge Avenger, Dodge Dart, Ford Focus, Honda Civic.
The Chevrolet Cruze has a maximum towing capacity of 1000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Chevrolet Cruze boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 36 to 42 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 70.70mm x 181.00mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
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Fuel Tank: 15.6 gal
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Wheelbase: 105.7 in
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MPG: 25 city/36 hwy
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0-60 mph: 9.5 sec
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Towing: 1000 lbs
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Towing capacity: 1000 lbs
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Curb: 3093 lbs
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Tires: P215/60SR16.0 BSW AS
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Cargo: 15.4 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 181 x 70.7 x 58.1
2012 Chevrolet Cruze Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Chevrolet Cruze is offered in 5 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Chevrolet Cruze safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Chevrolet Cruze specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style Hatchback
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Horsepower 138 hp @ 4900 –
138 hp @ 6300 -
Torque 125 lb-ft. –
148 lb-ft. -
0-60mph / 0-100kmh 9.5 - 10.5 sec
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1/4 mile time 17.4 - 17.6 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 181 in
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Width 70.7 in
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Height 58.1 in
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Wheelbase 105.7 in
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Curb Weight 3093 lbs
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Towing capacity 1000 lbs
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Turning radius 17.9 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 5
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Passenger volume 95
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 12.6 - 15.6 gal
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City 25 - 28 mpg
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Combined 31 - 36 mpg
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Highway 36 - 42 mpg
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Highway range 529.2 - 592.8 mi
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Specifications 
LS 4dr Sedan |
ECO 4dr Sedan |
1LT 4dr Sedan |
LTZ 4dr Sedan |
Exterior length | |||
181.00 in | 181.00 in | 181.00 in | 181.00 in |
Exterior body width | |||
70.70 in | 70.70 in | 70.70 in | 70.70 in |
Exterior height | |||
58.10 in | 58.10 in | 58.10 in | 58.10 in |
Horsepower | |||
138 | 138 | 138 | 138 |
Torque | |||
125 | 148 | 148 | 148 |
Fuel economy - city | |||
25 mpg | 28 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
Fuel economy - highway | |||
36 mpg | 42 mpg | 38 mpg | 38 mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
9.50 seconds | 10.20 seconds | 10.50 seconds | 10.00 seconds |
1/4 mile time | |||
17.40 seconds | 17.40 seconds | 17.50 seconds | 17.60 seconds |
1/4 mile speed | |||
79 mph | 80 mph | 78 mph | 78 mph |
Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
0.80 | 0.90 | 0.80 | 0.90 |
Slalom speed | |||
61 mph | 61 mph | 61 mph | 62 mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | |||
3.17/3.47 " | 2.85/3.25 " | 2.85/3.25 " | 2.85/3.25 " |
Curb weight | |||
3093.00 lbs | 3011.00 lbs | 3126.00 lbs | 3155.00 lbs |
Maximum Trailer Weight | |||
1000.00 lbs. | 1000.00 lbs. | 1000.00 lbs. | – |
Wheelbase | |||
105.70 in | 105.70 in | 105.70 in | 105.70 in |
Front track | |||
60.70 " | 60.70 " | 60.70 " | 60.70 " |
Rear track | |||
61.30 " | 61.30 " | 61.30 " | 61.30 " |
Turning radius | |||
17.90 | 17.90 | 17.90 | 18.20 |
Front legroom | |||
42.30 in | 42.30 in | 42.30 in | 42.30 in |
Rear legroom | |||
35.40 in | 35.40 in | 35.40 in | 35.40 in |
Front headroom | |||
39.30 in | 39.30 in | 39.30 in | 39.30 in |
Rear headroom | |||
37.90 in | 37.90 in | 37.90 in | 37.90 in |
Front hip room | |||
53.00 in | 53.00 in | 53.00 in | 53.00 in |
Rear hip room | |||
52.40 in | 52.40 in | 52.40 in | 52.40 in |
Front shoulder room | |||
54.80 in | 54.80 in | 54.80 in | 54.80 in |
Rear shoulder room | |||
53.90 in | 53.90 in | 53.90 in | 53.90 in |
Luggage volume | |||
15.40 cu.ft. | 15.40 cu.ft. | 15.40 cu.ft. | 15.40 cu.ft. |
Luggage volume (max) | |||
15.40 cu.ft. | 15.40 cu.ft. | 15.40 cu.ft. | 15.40 cu.ft. |
Passenger volume | |||
95 cu.ft. | 95 cu.ft. | 95 cu.ft. | 95 cu.ft. |
Fuel tank | |||
15.60 gal. | 12.60 gal. | 15.60 gal. | 15.60 gal. |
Drag coefficient | |||
0.31 | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.31 |
2LT 4dr Sedan |
Exterior length |
181.00 in |
Exterior body width |
70.70 in |
Exterior height |
58.10 in |
Horsepower |
138 |
Torque |
148 |
Fuel economy - city |
26 mpg |
Fuel economy - highway |
38 mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) |
10.50 seconds |
1/4 mile time |
17.50 seconds |
1/4 mile speed |
78 mph |
Lateral acceleration (g) |
0.80 |
Slalom speed |
61 mph |
Bore-and-Stroke |
2.85/3.25 " |
Curb weight |
3143.00 lbs |
Maximum Trailer Weight |
1000.00 lbs. |
Wheelbase |
105.70 in |
Front track |
60.70 " |
Rear track |
61.30 " |
Turning radius |
17.90 |
Front legroom |
42.30 in |
Rear legroom |
35.40 in |
Front headroom |
39.30 in |
Rear headroom |
37.90 in |
Front hip room |
53.00 in |
Rear hip room |
52.40 in |
Front shoulder room |
54.80 in |
Rear shoulder room |
53.90 in |
Luggage volume |
15.40 cu.ft. |
Luggage volume (max) |
15.40 cu.ft. |
Passenger volume |
95 cu.ft. |
Fuel tank |
15.60 gal. |
Drag coefficient |
0.31 |
Interior Features 
LS 4dr Sedan |
ECO 4dr Sedan |
1LT 4dr Sedan |
LTZ 4dr Sedan |
12V DC power outlet | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Seatback storage pockets | |||
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Air compressor | |||
3819 | – | – | – |
2LT 4dr Sedan |
Air conditioning, front |
2825 |
12V DC power outlet |
2 |
Seatback storage pockets |
2 |
Exterior Features 
LS 4dr Sedan |
ECO 4dr Sedan |
1LT 4dr Sedan |
LTZ 4dr Sedan |
Door count | |||
4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Front tires | |||
P215/60SR16.0 BSW AS | P215/55VR17.0 BSW AS | P215/60SR16.0 BSW AS | P225/45WR18.0 BSW AS |
Wheels | |||
16" steel | 17" polished forged aluminum | 16" machined aluminum | 18" silver aluminum |
Sunroof | |||
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – | – |
2LT 4dr Sedan |
Antenna |
3394 |
Door count |
4 doors |
Sunroof |
1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
Front tires |
P225/50HR17.0 BSW AS |
Wheels |
17" machined aluminum |
Seats 
LS 4dr Sedan |
ECO 4dr Sedan |
1LT 4dr Sedan |
LTZ 4dr Sedan |
Standard seating | |||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
2LT 4dr Sedan |
Front seat type |
2989 |
Standard seating |
5 |
Entertainment System 
LS 4dr Sedan |
ECO 4dr Sedan |
1LT 4dr Sedan |
LTZ 4dr Sedan |
Speakers | |||
6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Amplifier | |||
250W | 250W | 250W | – |
1st row LCD screen | |||
1 | 1 | – | – |
2LT 4dr Sedan |
Radio |
3136 |
Speakers |
6 |
Amplifier |
250W |
1st row LCD screen |
1 |
Safety and Security Features 
LS 4dr Sedan |
ECO 4dr Sedan |
1LT 4dr Sedan |
LTZ 4dr Sedan |
Turn-by-Turn Navigation | |||
OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections | OnStar Directions & Connections |
2LT 4dr Sedan |
Airbags, frontal |
3214 |
Turn-by-Turn Navigation |
OnStar Directions & Connections |
Mechanical Features 
LS 4dr Sedan |
ECO 4dr Sedan |
1LT 4dr Sedan |
LTZ 4dr Sedan |
Axle ratio | |||
3.94 | 3.83 | 3.83 | 3.53 |
2LT 4dr Sedan |
Engine |
4742 |
Axle ratio |
3.83 |
Other Specs 
LS 4dr Sedan |
ECO 4dr Sedan |
1LT 4dr Sedan |
LTZ 4dr Sedan |
Maximum towing capacity | |||
1000 lbs. | 1000 lbs. | 1000 lbs. | 1000 lbs. |
2LT 4dr Sedan |
Horsepower rpm |
4900 |
Maximum towing capacity |
1000 lbs. |