The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 (11 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 19,200

€ 28,000

€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 9.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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 1.8
Volvo C30 T5
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4021 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.15 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Volvo C30 T5
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 T5
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21.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
21.96 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
37 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
46 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
583 mi
Range
443 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
583 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
121.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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