The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 (05 - 06)
€ 24,300
€ 17,500
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe is 0.9 inches shorter and 1.8 inches wider.
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
56.9
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
56.9 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 1.6D DRIVe
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
3045 lb
Curb Weight
2833 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3737 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.96 %
General
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
M
Generation
KLAN
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
119 hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Performance
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
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
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
▶ REPLAY
28.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.81 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
28.19 lb/hp
23.81 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
32 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
718 mi
Range
504 mi
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
504 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.6D DRIVe
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
