The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 Automatic (05 - 06)
€ 24,800
€ 18,500
€ 24,800
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 DRIVe is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Nubira 1.8.
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
3005 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.89 %
General
Volvo S40 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo S40 DRIVe
113 hp
119 hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Volvo S40 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Performance
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
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26.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
26.59 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo S40 DRIVe
62 mpg
27 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
55 mpg
city
19 mpg
67 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
899 mi
Range
424 mi
Volvo S40 DRIVe
899 mi
424 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).
166.7 kWh
Volvo S40 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
