The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 26,300

€ 23,200

€ 26,300
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 Volvo C30 D5 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 1.8.
Volvo C30 D5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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 D5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.86 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
M
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
140 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
47 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
601 mi
Range
525 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft







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