Chevrolet Cruze 2012 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 176 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Cruze is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Cruze engine produces 26 HP more power than Volvo V40, but torque is 94 NM less than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Cruze reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Cruze consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Cruze could require 450 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Cruze consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1720 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 1240 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 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 Volvo V40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chevrolet Orlando | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo S40, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo V40 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. | |||
| Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine: The main issues reported by owners are frequent oil and coolant leaks. The Siemens fuel system with piezo injectors is highly sensitive to fuel quality, requiring the use of high-grade diesel to avoid ... More about Volvo V40 2012 1.6 engine | |||
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`823 | 1`890 | |
| 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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