The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 23,200

€ 27,000

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 D4.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Volvo C30 D4
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 D4
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.24 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Volvo C30 D4
KL1J
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
139 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Volvo C30 D4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 D4
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22.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
22.11 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
33 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
525 mi
Range
731 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
525 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
134.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
968 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
11.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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