How much horsepower does a 2013 Chevy Cruze have?
The 2013 Chevy Cruze generally delivers 138 horsepower. The exact figure depends on the engine you choose and the market where the car was sold.
In the United States, the Cruze offered two gasoline engines: a 1.8-liter inline-4 and a 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-4, both rated at 138 horsepower, with the turbo engine delivering more torque. A diesel option was available in some markets and in later model years, with higher horsepower figures depending on calibration and market.
Engine options in the 2013 Cruze
Two gasoline engines were available in most markets that year:
- 1.8L I4 gasoline — 138 horsepower; about 125 lb-ft of torque.
- 1.4L Turbo I4 gasoline — 138 horsepower; about 148 lb-ft of torque.
Both gasoline engines deliver the same horsepower rating of 138 hp, but the turbocharged variant provides higher torque for quicker acceleration and different fuel-economy characteristics.
Diesel and market differences
A diesel option existed outside the United States and in some markets with different tuning and horsepower figures. In the US, the Cruze Diesel arrived with the 2014 model year, offering about 148 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. In European and other non-US markets, a 2.0L turbo-diesel (CDTi) was available, typically rated in the range of about 150–165 horsepower, with substantially higher torque than the gasoline engines.
In 2013 US-spec Cruzes, the diesel option was not offered, while international versions could have different diesel calibrations that yielded higher horsepower and torque than the gasoline models.
Summary
For most 2013 Cruze buyers in the United States, horsepower is 138 hp across the available gasoline engines. The non-turbo 1.8L and the 1.4L turbo share the same horsepower rating, though the turbo variant provides more torque. Diesel variants exist in other markets and in later US models, with horsepower varying by market and calibration, generally higher than the gasoline engines in those configurations.
