The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 2.0 (07 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 (05 - 05)
€ 24,600
€ 17,000
€ 24,600
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 2.0 is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Nubira 1.8.
Volvo S40 2.0
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
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 2.0
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2833 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3737 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.19 %
General
Volvo S40 2.0
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
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 2.0
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204S4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0
143 hp
120 hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 2.0
136 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Performance
Volvo S40 2.0
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
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21.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.61 lb/hp
Volvo S40 2.0
21.12 lb/hp
23.61 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 2.0
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S40 2.0
31 mpg
31 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
497 mi
Volvo S40 2.0
450 mi
497 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Environmental Impact
144 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 2.0
144 kWh
142.1 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 2.0
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
