The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 Automatic (11 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 23,200
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 D3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.8.
Volvo V40 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.1
70.7
81.5
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
104.2
172
105.7
177.7
172 in
Length
177.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4041 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.16 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
M
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T6
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 V40 D3
148 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.11 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
22.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
867 mi
Range
525 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft
