The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12)
€ 19,200

€ 20,000

€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
Volvo C30 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
57
70.2
80.3
58.1
70.7
81.5
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57 in
Height
58.1 in
103.9
167.4
105.7
177.7
167.4 in
Length
177.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4279 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.96 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
M
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
488 mi
Range
828 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft







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