The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 Automatic (05 - 05) vs. Volvo S40 1.6D (07 - 09)
€ 18,000
€ 23,500
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 1.6D.
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Volvo S40 1.6D
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 1.6D
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3060 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.62 %
General
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Volvo S40 1.6D
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Volvo S40 1.6D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
120 hp
108 hp
Volvo S40 1.6D
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
122 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 1.6D
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Volvo S40 1.6D
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6D
▶ REPLAY
24.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.33 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
24.07 lb/hp
28.33 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Volvo S40 1.6D
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
26 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D
19 mpg
city
38 mpg
33 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
409 mi
Range
659 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
409 mi
659 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
100.7 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
172.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Volvo S40 1.6D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
