The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 29,000

€ 23,500

€ 29,000
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 D4 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 1.4T.
Volvo V40 D4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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 D4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4050 lb

Weight Difference:
483 lb
13.96 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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 D4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
138 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
21.57 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
867 mi
Range
583 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25 cu ft