The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14) vs. Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 24,000

€ 26,800

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo S40 D3.
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Volvo S40 D3
58.1
70.7
81.5
57.2
69.7
79.6
70.7 in
Width
69.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.1 in
Height
57.2 in
105.7
181.2
103.9
176.2
181.2 in
Length
176.2 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Volvo S40 D3
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3280 lb
4151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.6 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Volvo S40 D3
KL1J
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 1.4T
Volvo S40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
138 hp
148 hp
Volvo S40 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D3
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Volvo S40 D3
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D3
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21.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
21.49 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
37 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
47 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
592 mi
Range
731 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
592 mi
731 mi
Volvo S40 D3
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 1.4T
119.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Volvo S40 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data