The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.6D (07 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 (05 - 05)
€ 23,500

€ 17,000

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 1.6D is 2.4 cm shorter, 4.5 cm wider and 0.9 cm taller than the Chevrolet Nubira 1.8.
Volvo S40 1.6D
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
1454
1770
2022
1445
1725
1985
1770 mm
Width
1725 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1454 mm
Height
1445 mm
2640
4476
2600
4500
4476 mm
Length
4500 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.6D
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
1388 kg
Kerb Weight
1285 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1695 kg

Weight Difference:
103 kg
7.42 %

General
Volvo S40 1.6D
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
M
Generation
KLAN
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.6D
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1799 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D
108 bhp
120 bhp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D
240 NM
165 NM
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Performance
Volvo S40 1.6D
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
▶ REPLAY
12.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.71 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 1.6D
12.85 kg/bhp
10.71 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.6D
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D
58 mpg
38 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
46 mpg
city
29 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
659 mi
Range
497 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D
659 mi
497 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D
100.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.6D
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
492 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
404 L
Boot Capacity
405 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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