The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D (12 - 12)
€ 33,500

€ 20,000

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 5.7 inches shorter, 2.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.1
70.7
81.5
73.1 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 Polestar Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4279 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.69 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
M
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
128 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
52 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
56 mpg
city
43 mpg
65 mpg
highway
60 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1014 mi
Range
828 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
828 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Chevrolet Cruze 1.7 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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