The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 (05 - 06) vs. Volvo S40 D5 (08 - 10)
€ 17,500
€ 28,900
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 1.8 is 0.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Volvo S40 D5.
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
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 1.8
Volvo S40 D5
2833 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3737 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
483 lb
14.57 %
General
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
119 hp
178 hp
Volvo S40 D5
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
125 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D5
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Volvo S40 D5
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D5
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23.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.63 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
23.81 lb/hp
18.63 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Volvo S40 D5
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
32 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo S40 D5
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
504 mi
Range
601 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
504 mi
601 mi
Volvo S40 D5
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
127.6 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
140.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo S40 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Volvo S40 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
