The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 31,200

€ 23,500

€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 10.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T.
Volvo C30 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4050 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.06 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
146 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
▶ REPLAY
13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.96 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
410 mi
Range
583 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft







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