The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S (12 - 14)
€ 24,000

€ 21,000

€ 24,000
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 2.4i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S.
Volvo C30 2.4i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
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
168
105.7
177.7
168 in
Length
177.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
3102 lb
Curb Weight
2908 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4050 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.25 %

General
Volvo C30 2.4i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
M
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
▶ REPLAY
18.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.46 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
49 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
459 mi
Range
642 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
642 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Environmental Impact
159.2 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 2.4i
159.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
955 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft







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