The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 Automatic (05 - 06)
€ 26,800
€ 18,500
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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. The Volvo S40 D3 is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Nubira 1.8.
Volvo S40 D3
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 D3
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
3280 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.95 %
General
Volvo S40 D3
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 D3
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
148 hp
119 hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Volvo S40 D3
258 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Performance
Volvo S40 D3
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
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22.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
Volvo S40 D3
22.16 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 D3
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo S40 D3
46 mpg
27 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
34 mpg
city
19 mpg
59 mpg
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
731 mi
Range
424 mi
Volvo S40 D3
731 mi
424 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
166.7 kWh
Volvo S40 D3
104.9 kWh
166.7 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 D3
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
