The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 (09 - 12)
€ 26,800
€ 20,200
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 D3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
Volvo S40 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3280 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4054 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.26 %
General
Volvo S40 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
M
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
148 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
258 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
Volvo S40 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.88 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
22.16 lb/hp
21.88 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
46 mpg
36 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
59 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
731 mi
Range
565 mi
Volvo S40 D3
731 mi
565 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
125 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
104.9 kWh
125 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
