The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 (11 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 19,200
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 T3 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 T3
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 T3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4021 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.77 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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 T3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164T3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
177 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
21.9 lb/hp
21.96 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
44 mpg
37 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
583 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
583 mi
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 T3
100.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
Chevrolet Cruze 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 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
