The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 27,400

€ 23,500

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 14.5 cm shorter, 1.4 cm narrower and 5.7 cm lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T.
Volvo V40 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
1420
1783
2041
1477
1797
2070
1783 mm
Width
1797 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2070 mm
1420 mm
Height
1477 mm
2647
4369
2685
4514
4369 mm
Length
4514 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
1561 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1837 kg

Weight Difference:
211 kg
13.52 %

General
Volvo V40 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
M
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1362 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
138 bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
200 NM
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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10.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.78 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.55 kg/bhp
9.78 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
74 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
64 mpg
city
33 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
1014 mi
Range
583 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
487 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
413 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
883 L