The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 T5 Geartronic (07 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 35,500

€ 24,300

€ 35,500
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 T5 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 T5
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 T5
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.93 %

General
Volvo V50 T5
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 T5
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
227 hp
139 hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
236 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
Performance
Volvo V50 T5
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
▶ REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.4 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
14.61 lb/hp
23.4 lb/hp
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 T5
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
25 mpg
32 mpg
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
42 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
406 mi
Range
504 mi
Volvo V50 T5
406 mi
504 mi
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
179.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 T5
Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 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