Chevrolet Nubira 2005 vs Volvo V50 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Nubira is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Nubira engine produces 9 HP more power than Volvo V50, but torque is 3 NM less than Volvo V50. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Nubira reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Chevrolet Nubira consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Nubira over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Chevrolet Nubira consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Nubira gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Cruze | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Nubira might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Nubira engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Chevrolet Nubira 2005 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality.
Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Nubira 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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Chevrolet Nubira is smaller. Chevrolet Nubira is 2 cm shorter than the Volvo V50, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Nubira is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 417 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Nubira is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volvo V50, which means Chevrolet Nubira can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`163 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2800 | |
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