The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 T5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.7 D (12 - 13)
€ 36,300

€ 22,500

€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 1.7 D.
Volvo S40 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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 1.7 D
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4301 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.89 %

General
Volvo S40 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
M
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
227 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
Volvo S40 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.84 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
15.16 lb/hp
25.84 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
23 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
16 mpg
city
43 mpg
33 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
357 mi
Range
828 mi
Volvo S40 T5
357 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
191.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 T5
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data