The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6 (12 - 13) vs. Volvo V50 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 16,000

€ 28,600

€ 16,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo V50 D3.
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
Volvo V50 D3
58.4
70.7
81.5
57.4
69.7
79.6
70.7 in
Width
69.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
58.4 in
Height
57.4 in
105.7
184.3
103.9
178
184.3 in
Length
178 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
Volvo V50 D3
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.53 %

General
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
Volvo V50 D3
KL1J
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
Volvo V50 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
122 hp
148 hp
Volvo V50 D3
114 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
114 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D3
Performance
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
Volvo V50 D3
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D3
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25.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.39 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
25.93 lb/hp
22.39 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
Volvo V50 D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
37 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo V50 D3
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
583 mi
Range
731 mi
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
583 mi
731 mi
Volvo V50 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
121.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo V50 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.6
Volvo V50 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft








41.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft