The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 23,200
€ 15,000
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 1.8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.6.
Volvo S40 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
57.2
69.7
79.6
58.1
70.7
81.5
69.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.2 in
Height
58.1 in
103.9
176.2
105.7
181.2
176.2 in
Length
181.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4043 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %
General
Volvo S40 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
M
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
111 hp
at 6400 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
123 hp
111 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
113 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
122 lb‑ft
113 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Performance
Volvo S40 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
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24.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.31 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8
24.54 lb/hp
27.31 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
32 mpg
35 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
468 mi
Range
548 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
468 mi
548 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
138.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.8
Chevrolet Cruze 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
