The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 13)
€ 26,300

€ 22,000

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D3 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 1.7 D.
Volvo C30 D3
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
168
105.7
177.7
168 in
Length
177.7 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4279 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.04 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
M
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
▶ REPLAY
23.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
23.1 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
41 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
30 mpg
city
43 mpg
51 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
642 mi
Range
828 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
119.3 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 D3
119.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 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