The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 28,900
€ 24,000
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 D5 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T.
Volvo S40 D5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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 D5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
3316 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4151 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.59 %
General
Volvo S40 D5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
178 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo S40 D5
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Performance
Volvo S40 D5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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18.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
18.63 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
38 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
601 mi
Range
592 mi
Volvo S40 D5
601 mi
592 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
127.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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