The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D (11 - 12)
€ 28,000

€ 22,600

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 T5 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 2.0 D.
Volvo C30 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 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 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4396 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.03 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
M
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
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14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
21.29 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
42 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
443 mi
Range
665 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
665 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 2.0 D
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 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