The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD S/S (13 - 14)
€ 26,600

€ 25,100

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 DRIVe is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD S/S.
Volvo V50 DRIVe
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD S/S
57
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 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 DRIVe
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD S/S
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.22 %

General
Volvo V50 DRIVe
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD S/S
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 DRIVe
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD S/S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V50 DRIVe
113 hp
161 hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD S/S
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V50 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD S/S
Performance
Volvo V50 DRIVe
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD S/S
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD S/S
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.81 lb/hp
Volvo V50 DRIVe
26.92 lb/hp
20.81 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD S/S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 DRIVe
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD S/S
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V50 DRIVe
62 mpg
49 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD S/S
55 mpg
city
38 mpg
67 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
899 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V50 DRIVe
899 mi
777 mi
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD S/S
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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo V50 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD S/S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 DRIVe
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 2.0TD S/S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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