Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 40 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Chevrolet Cruze consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Cruze over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Chevrolet Cruze consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Chevrolet Cruze engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Trax | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Cruze engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Chevrolet Cruze is 14 cm longer than the Volvo V40, width is practically the same , while the height of Chevrolet Cruze is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 335 litres | |
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Chevrolet Cruze has more luggage capacity. Chevrolet Cruze has 78 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Cruze is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`868 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Cruze has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 8200 | |
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