The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 T5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.4T S/S (13 - 14)
€ 36,300

€ 21,500

€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S40 T5 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 S/S.
Volvo S40 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
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 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
3441 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4129 lb

Weight Difference:
498 lb
14.47 %

General
Volvo S40 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
M
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
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 S40 T5
227 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Performance
Volvo S40 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
▶ REPLAY
15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.33 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
15.16 lb/hp
21.33 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
23 mpg
41 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
33 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
357 mi
Range
654 mi
Volvo S40 T5
357 mi
654 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
108 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
191.4 kWh
108 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T S/S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 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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