The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 (05 - 06)
€ 24,800

€ 17,500

€ 24,800
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. The Volvo S40 DRIVe is 2.4 cm shorter, 4.5 cm wider and 0.9 cm taller than the Chevrolet Nubira 1.8.
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
1454
1770
2022
1445
1725
1985
1770 mm
Width
1725 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1454 mm
Height
1445 mm
2640
4476
2600
4500
4476 mm
Length
4500 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
1363 kg
Kerb Weight
1285 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1695 kg

Weight Difference:
78 kg
5.72 %

General
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
M
Generation
KLAN
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
119 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo S40 DRIVe
113 bhp
119 bhp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
169 NM
at 3600 rpm
Volvo S40 DRIVe
270 NM
169 NM
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Performance
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
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12.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.8 kg/bhp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
12.06 kg/bhp
10.8 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo S40 DRIVe
74 mpg
38 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
66 mpg
city
29 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
899 mi
Range
504 mi
Volvo S40 DRIVe
899 mi
504 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo S40 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
517 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
404 L
Boot Capacity
405 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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