The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6 (05 - 06) vs. Volvo S40 2.0 (07 - 11)
€ 15,000
€ 24,600
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Chevrolet Nubira 1.6 is 0.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Volvo S40 2.0.
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
Volvo S40 2.0
56.9
67.9
78.1
57.2
69.7
79.6
67.9 in
Width
69.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.9 in
Height
57.2 in
102.4
177.2
103.9
176.2
177.2 in
Length
176.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
Volvo S40 2.0
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3671 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.41 %
General
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
Volvo S40 2.0
KLAN
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
Volvo S40 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
108 hp
143 hp
Volvo S40 2.0
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
111 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 2.0
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
Volvo S40 2.0
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.0
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25.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.12 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
25.62 lb/hp
21.12 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
Volvo S40 2.0
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
33 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
525 mi
Range
450 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
525 mi
450 mi
Volvo S40 2.0
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
144 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
134.5 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo S40 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
Volvo S40 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
