The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6 (05 - 06) vs. Volvo S40 D5 Geartronic (07 - 10)
€ 15,000
€ 30,600
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 D5.
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
Volvo S40 D5
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 D5
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3344 lb
3671 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
578 lb
17.28 %
General
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
Volvo S40 D5
KLAN
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
Volvo S40 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
108 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
108 hp
178 hp
Volvo S40 D5
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
111 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D5
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
Volvo S40 D5
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
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25.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.79 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
25.62 lb/hp
18.79 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
33 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
40 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
525 mi
Range
533 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
525 mi
533 mi
Volvo S40 D5
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 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
Volvo S40 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
