The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.6 (07 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 23,700
€ 24,300
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8.
Volvo V50 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
57.4
69.7
79.6
58.4
70.7
81.5
69.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58.4 in
103.9
178
105.7
184.3
178 in
Length
184.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
3113 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.27 %
General
Volvo V50 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
M
Generation
KL1J
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6
99 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6
111 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
Performance
Volvo V50 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
▶ REPLAY
31.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.4 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6
31.44 lb/hp
23.4 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6
33 mpg
32 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
41 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
504 mi
Volvo V50 1.6
482 mi
504 mi
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6
134.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.6
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.9 cu ft


















