The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6 (12 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 16,500

€ 31,800

€ 16,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 5.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Volvo V40 D4
58.1
70.7
81.5
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.7 in
Width
70.2 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
177.7
104.2
172
177.7 in
Length
172 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Volvo V40 D4
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4010 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.55 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Volvo V40 D4
KL1J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Volvo V40 D4
115 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D4
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24.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
24.93 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
26 mpg
city
47 mpg
44 mpg
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
565 mi
Range
917 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
565 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
86.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
125 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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