The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 (11 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
€ 19,200

€ 21,600

€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Volvo C30 1.6D
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
167.4
177.7 in
Length
167.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Volvo C30 1.6D
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4021 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.85 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Volvo C30 1.6D
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Volvo C30 1.6D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Volvo C30 1.6D
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D
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21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
21.96 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
37 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
46 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
583 mi
Range
659 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
583 mi
659 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
100.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
121.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Volvo C30 1.6D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
897 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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