The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8 (05 - 10)
€ 28,600

€ 20,000

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V50 D3 is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8.
Volvo V50 D3
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
57.4
69.7
79.6
57.5
67.9
78.1
69.7 in
Width
67.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
103.9
178
102.4
180.3
178 in
Length
180.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 D3
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
3314 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.84 %

General
Volvo V50 D3
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
M
Generation
KLAN
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 D3
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 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 V50 D3
148 hp
119 hp
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Volvo V50 D3
258 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
Performance
Volvo V50 D3
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
▶ REPLAY
22.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.1 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D3
22.39 lb/hp
25.1 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 D3
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V50 D3
46 mpg
32 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
731 mi
Range
504 mi
Volvo V50 D3
731 mi
504 mi
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo V50 D3
104.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 D3
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.9 cu ft