2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2012 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Cruze and 2012 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo XC90 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.
Because 2012 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC90 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volvo XC90 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. 2012 Volvo XC90 has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Cruze has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Cruze will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo XC90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | 2012 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Cruze | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
