The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 Automatic (05 - 06) vs. Volvo S40 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 18,500
€ 28,600
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 1.8 is 0.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Volvo S40 D3.
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Volvo S40 D3
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 D3
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.91 %
General
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Volvo S40 D3
KLAN
Generation
M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Volvo S40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
119 hp
148 hp
Volvo S40 D3
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
125 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D3
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Volvo S40 D3
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D3
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24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
24.27 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
27 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
424 mi
Range
665 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
424 mi
665 mi
Volvo S40 D3
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
115.2 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
166.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Volvo S40 D3
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
