2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2013 Volvo X670
To start off, 2013 Volvo X670 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Chevrolet Cruze would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo X670 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo X670 (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (138 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo X670 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.
Because 2013 Volvo X670 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo X670 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, 2013 Volvo X670 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze. (200 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo X670 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | 2013 Volvo X670 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Cruze | X670 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1400 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
