The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.6 (07 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG (05 - 06)
€ 21,900
€ 19,500
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 Volvo S40 1.6 is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG.
Volvo S40 1.6
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
57.2
69.7
79.6
56.9
67.9
78.1
69.7 in
Width
67.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.2 in
Height
56.9 in
103.9
176.2
102.4
177.2
176.2 in
Length
177.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.6
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2833 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3737 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.9 %
General
Volvo S40 1.6
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
M
Generation
KLAN
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.6
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6
99 hp
119 hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6
111 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
Performance
Volvo S40 1.6
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
▶ REPLAY
31.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.81 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6
31.06 lb/hp
23.81 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.6
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6
33 mpg
28 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
482 mi
Range
314 mi
Volvo S40 1.6
482 mi
314 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
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).
122.3 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6
134.5 kWh
122.3 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.6
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
