The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S (13 - 14)
€ 23,500

€ 15,000

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 T2 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 1.4 S/S.
Volvo V40 T2
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
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 T2
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
3408 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3997 lb

Weight Difference:
531 lb
15.58 %

General
Volvo V40 T2
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
M
Generation
KL1J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T38
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
99 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.06 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.4 lb/hp
29.06 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
44 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
700 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
690 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
102.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
Chevrolet Cruze 1.4 S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.7 cu ft








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