Chevrolet Cruze 2012 1.8

Chevrolet Cruze 2012 1.8 petrol description

Sedan Chevrolet Cruze 2012 1.8 has been produced from January, 2012 to January, 2015. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 141 horsepower on 6200 rpm - this is the most powerfull Chevrolet Cruze 2012 - 2015 version and torque 176 Nm (Newton metres) on 3800 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 310 000 to 520 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4.6 litres.

Chevrolet Cruze 2012 1.8 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Chevrolet Cruze 2012 1.8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Chevrolet Cruze 2012 1.8 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 6.8 litres per 100km (14.7 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 880 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this Chevrolet real everyday fuel consumption is 7.7 litres per 100 km, which is 13% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Chevrolet Cruze fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Chevrolet Cruze version with automatic gearbox (Chevrolet Cruze 2012 1.8 AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.5 seconds later (in 11.5 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1 litres per 100 km or 15 % - 7.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1.9 litres per 100 km or 25 % - 9.6 litres per 100 km.
Chevrolet Cruze 2012

Chevrolet Cruze 2012 1.8 technical data

Model: Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2012. January ... 2015. January 
Engine: 1796 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 141 HP ON 6200 RPM Torque: 176 NM ON 3800 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.8 (combined)
Real fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100km (30.5 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.60m (length) 1.79m (width) 1.48m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Trunk capacity: 450 litres
Gross weight: 1793 kg

Chevrolet Cruze 2012 1.8 engine F18D4

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 1796 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 80.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 88.2 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Chevrolet Cruze 2012 1.8 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4.6 litres (4.9 quarts)
Power 141 HP ON 6200 RPM
Torque 176 NM ON 3800 RPM
Start of production (year) 2008
Duration of production 8 years
Engine also used on Chevrolet Orlando

All Chevrolet Cruze sedan [2012 - 2015] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Chevrolet Cruze 2012 1.4

Most fuel efficient version

1.4 Petrol 140 HP 5.7 l/100km Automatic (6)
Chevrolet Cruze 2012 1.6 1.6 Petrol 109 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Chevrolet Cruze 2012 1.6 1.6 Petrol 109 HP 8.3 l/100km Automatic (6)
Chevrolet Cruze 2012 1.8

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10 seconds
Most fuel efficient version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 141 HP 6.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Chevrolet Cruze 2012 1.8

Most powerfull version (141 HP)

1.8 Petrol 141 HP 7.8 l/100km Automatic (6)
Chevrolet Cruze 2012 reviews
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