The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 28,600

€ 26,200

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 D3 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 2.0 D.
Volvo V50 D3
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
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 D3
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
3314 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4572 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.51 %

General
Volvo V50 D3
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
M
Generation
KL1J
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 D3
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V50 D3
148 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V50 D3
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
Performance
Volvo V50 D3
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
▶ REPLAY
22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.25 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D3
22.39 lb/hp
22.25 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 D3
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V50 D3
46 mpg
40 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
731 mi
Range
632 mi
Volvo V50 D3
731 mi
632 mi
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
121.3 kWh
Volvo V50 D3
104.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 D3
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0 D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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