The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (11 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
€ 15,000

€ 29,800

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Volvo C30 T5
58.1
70.7
81.5
57
70.2
80.3
70.7 in
Width
70.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.1 in
Height
57 in
105.7
177.7
103.9
168
177.7 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Volvo C30 T5
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.14 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Volvo C30 T5
KL1J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Volvo C30 T5
115 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
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24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.75 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
14.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
565 mi
Range
428 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
125 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
170.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







25 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft