The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 28,600

€ 22,100

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4076 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.57 %

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
22.41 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
42 mpg
32 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
665 mi
Range
504 mi
Volvo S40 D3
665 mi
504 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
115.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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