Chevrolet Cruze Transmission
The 2019 Chevrolet Cruze uses Automatic (S6), Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic 9-spd and other transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2019):
The Chevrolet Cruze comes with Automatic (S6), Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic 9-spd depending on engine and trim.
Chevrolet Cruze Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019Config 1 of 6 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2019Config 2 of 6 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2019Config 3 of 6 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2019Config 4 of 6 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 |
| 2019Config 5 of 6 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 37 |
| 2019Config 6 of 6 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 35 |
| 2018Config 1 of 10 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 |
| 2018Config 2 of 10 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 |
| 2018Config 3 of 10 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2018Config 4 of 10 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2018Config 5 of 10 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 37 |
| 2018Config 6 of 10 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 35 |
| 2018Config 7 of 10 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2018Config 8 of 10 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2018Config 9 of 10 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 35 |
| 2018Config 10 of 10 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 37 |
| 2017Config 1 of 8 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 |
| 2017Config 2 of 8 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 |
| 2017Config 3 of 8 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2017Config 4 of 8 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2017Config 5 of 8 | Auto 9-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic 9-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 37 |
| 2017Config 6 of 8 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2017Config 7 of 8 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2017Config 8 of 8 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 37 |
| 2016Config 1 of 9 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 |
| 2016Config 2 of 9 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2016Config 3 of 9 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 34 |
| 2016Config 4 of 9 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2016Config 5 of 9 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2016Config 6 of 9 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2016Config 7 of 9 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2016Config 8 of 9 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 |
| 2016Config 9 of 9 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
| 2015Config 1 of 7 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2015Config 2 of 7 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2015Config 3 of 7 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2015Config 4 of 7 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2015Config 5 of 7 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 |
| 2015Config 6 of 7 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 1.4L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2015Config 7 of 7 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 4 1.8L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Chevrolet Cruze data analysis
How to read this Chevrolet Cruze data
This page lists every 2015 through 2019 Chevrolet Cruze record we hold for this measurement — 40 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Where these Chevrolet Cruze figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Chevrolet Cruze record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cruze Transmission
What transmission does the Chevrolet Cruze have?
The Chevrolet Cruze is offered with Automatic (S6), Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic 9-spd, Manual 6-spd, Automatic 6-spd (2019 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Chevrolet Cruze come with a manual transmission?
Yes — a manual transmission is listed for at least one Chevrolet Cruze configuration. Check the table above for the exact years and trims.
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