The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 45,500
€ 23,200
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volt is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Cruze 1.8.
Volt
Cruze 1.8
56.7
70.4
78.2
58.1
70.7
81.5
70.4 in
Width
70.7 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
56.7 in
Height
58.1 in
105.7
177.1
105.7
177.7
177.1 in
Length
177.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volt
Cruze 1.8
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb
Weight Difference:
745 lb
19.51 %
General
Volt
Cruze 1.8
D1JCI
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volt
Cruze 1.8
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volt
148 hp
139 hp
Cruze 1.8
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volt
273 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Cruze 1.8
Performance
Volt
Cruze 1.8
100 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Cruze 1.8
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
Volt
25.8 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volt
Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽
( 153 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
33 mpg
Volt
153 MPGe
33 mpg
Cruze 1.8
No data
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
74 mi
Range
525 mi
Volt
74 mi
525 mi
Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
43.9 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).
134.5 kWh
Volt
43.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
Cruze 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volt
Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
