The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 T5 (07 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 Automatic (05 - 05)
€ 31,900

€ 18,000

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 T5 is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Nubira 1.8.
Volvo S40 T5
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 T5
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.53 %

General
Volvo S40 T5
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 T5
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
227 hp
120 hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
236 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Performance
Volvo S40 T5
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
149 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
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14.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.07 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
14.22 lb/hp
24.07 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 T5
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
27 mpg
26 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
37 mpg
highway
33 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
443 mi
Range
409 mi
Volvo S40 T5
443 mi
409 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
172.4 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
164.8 kWh
172.4 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 T5
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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