The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)
€ 20,800

€ 21,000

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 26.2 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S.
Volvo C30 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
1447
1782
2039
1477
1797
2070
1782 mm
Width
1797 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1447 mm
Height
1477 mm
2640
4252
2685
4514
4252 mm
Length
4514 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1319 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1837 kg

Weight Difference:
8 kg
0.6 %

General
Volvo C30 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
M
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1362 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 bhp
138 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
165 NM
200 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
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10.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.56 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
10.79 kg/bhp
9.56 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
39 mpg
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
28 mpg
city
38 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
468 mi
Range
642 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
518 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
413 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L