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2012 Chevrolet Cruze ECO 4dr Sedan

Trim Info:

Front wheel drive, Sedan, Midsize Car
22 (2011) mpg city / 35 (2011) mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Sedan

Drivetrain:

Front wheel drive

EPA Classification:

Midsize Car

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

94.6

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

3011

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

22 (2011)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

35 (2011)

Engine Type:

Turbocharged Gas I4

Displacement:

1.4L/83

Fuel System:

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

138 @ 4900

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

148 @ 1850

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Compound Crank

Front Tire Size:

P215/55R17

Rear Tire Size:

P215/55R17

Spare Tire Size:

Compact

Front Wheel Size (in):

17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Size (in):

17 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

Four-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.5 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

12.6

Wheelbase (in):

105.7

Length, Overall (in):

181.0

Trunk Volume (ft³):

15.4

Advanced Technical Data

Number of Passenger Doors:

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):

27 (2011)

Engine Order Code:

LUJ

Trans Order Code:

MF3

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

4.27

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.16

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.30

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.96

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.74

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.61

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.82

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.83

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

438

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:

6.9 (2011)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

120

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

0.98

Front Tire Order Code:

RBB

Rear Tire Order Code:

RBB

Spare Tire Order Code:

RU5

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

15.5

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

35.7

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.8 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Front Head Room (in):

39.3

Front Leg Room (in):

42.3

Front Shoulder Room (in):

54.8

Front Hip Room (in):

53.0

Second Head Room (in):

37.9

Second Leg Room (in):

35.4

Second Shoulder Room (in):

53.9

Second Hip Room (in):

52.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

70.7

Height, Overall (in):

58.1

Track Width, Front (in):

60.7

Track Width, Rear (in):

61.3

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