The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG (05 - 05)
€ 23,200

€ 19,000

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,000
ⓘ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 1.8 LPG.
Volvo S40 1.8
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 1.8
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2833 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3737 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.13 %

General
Volvo S40 1.8
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 1.8
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
123 hp
120 hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.8
122 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
Performance
Volvo S40 1.8
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
▶ REPLAY
24.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.61 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.8
24.54 lb/hp
23.61 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.8
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo S40 1.8
32 mpg
28 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
468 mi
Range
314 mi
Volvo S40 1.8
468 mi
314 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
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).
122.3 kWh
Volvo S40 1.8
138.2 kWh
122.3 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
No data
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.8
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
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