The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 Automatic (05 - 05) vs. Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 18,000
€ 26,800
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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
3280 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.95 %
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 manual 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
120 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
120 hp
148 hp
Volvo S40 D3
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
122 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S40 D3
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Volvo S40 D3
114 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 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D3
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24.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.16 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
24.07 lb/hp
22.16 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Volvo S40 D3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
26 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
33 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
409 mi
Range
731 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
409 mi
731 mi
Volvo S40 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
172.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Volvo S40 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
