The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Nubira 1.6 (05 - 06)
€ 23,200
€ 15,000
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 1.8 is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Nubira 1.6.
Volvo S40 1.8
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
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 1.8
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3671 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
8.32 %
General
Volvo S40 1.8
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
M
Generation
KLAN
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.8
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
123 hp
108 hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
122 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
Performance
Volvo S40 1.8
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
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24.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.62 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8
24.54 lb/hp
25.62 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.8
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
32 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
468 mi
Range
525 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
468 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
138.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.8
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1060 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
