What engine does the Cruze use?

[SanAnna]

The Cruze is equipped with 1.6L and 1.8L Ecotec DVVT engines, which are currently the most advanced engines featuring VVT variable valve timing system technology. Below are the specific details about the Cruze's engines: 1. The Cruze's 1.6L engine delivers a maximum power of 86/6000 (kW/rpm) and a maximum torque of 150/3800 (Nm/rpm), with a theoretical fuel consumption of 6.7L/100km. This shows that its peak performance surpasses that of the Elantra and Corolla. Paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, the vehicle offers excellent power performance, fuel economy, and smooth gear shifting. 2. The Cruze comes with a 5-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic manual transmission. Although the manual transmission is slightly inferior to the Corolla's, its 6-speed automatic manual transmission far outperforms the other two models. 3. The 2018 hatchback Cruze offers two powertrain options. The 1.5L top-mounted direct injection engine delivers a maximum power of 114 horsepower and a peak torque of 146 N·m, while the high-end model is equipped with a 1.4T top-mounted direct injection turbocharged engine, offering a maximum power of 150 horsepower and a peak torque of 240 N·m.

[MacCollin]

I know the Cruze like the back of my hand - I've helped my neighbor Old Wang repair his older model countless times. Most of those classic editions came with either 1.6L or 1.8L naturally aspirated engines, especially the LDE variant of the 1.6L which was particularly common - its cast iron cylinder block was surprisingly durable. The facelifted versions later got the 1.5L LXV engine which was more fuel efficient, though you'd really feel the lack of power when climbing hills with AC on in summer. If you see turbocharged models, they mostly have the later 1.4T LFV engine - don't let the small displacement fool you, stomp on the gas and you'll get decent turbo kick. These days though, the most frequent failure point on older models is the ignition coil - last winter Old Wang's car was shaking like a leaf because of it.

[DiBrooklyn]

The white Cruze driven by our company's admin assistant is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine. She commutes happily with it every day. She initially chose this car for its low fuel consumption, showing just over 7L/100km in city driving. The power delivery feels smooth, but overtaking requires deeper throttle input. Once, while carpooling, I noticed a ticking sound from the engine bay. Accompanying her for inspection revealed it was the carbon canister purge valve. The mechanic mentioned the Cruze's tight engine bay space makes even spark plug replacement labor-intensive, criticizing its less user-friendly design. However, overall reliability is decent—in three years of ownership, she's only needed a battery replacement beyond routine maintenance.

[Randy]

My modification enthusiast friend Lao Zhang once tuned a Cruze 1.4T for track use. The stock LFV turbo engine with 150 horsepower wasn't particularly powerful, but after ECU remapping, it managed to squeeze out 190 hp. He inspected the cylinder walls with a borescope and confirmed the aluminum alloy block indeed offers excellent heat dissipation. However, the factory turbo's slow spool-up made power delivery feel inconsistent during cornering in third gear. During one engine teardown, we noticed the piston rings had a wave-shaped design - reportedly for better fuel efficiency, though it tends to accumulate carbon deposits at high RPMs. Our actual tests showed the 0-100 km/h acceleration improved by two seconds over stock, but we kept experiencing boost leaks from the turbo piping until upgrading to reinforced silicone hoses.