The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 Automatic (05 - 05)
€ 15,000
€ 18,000
€ 15,000
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 Cruze 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Nubira 1.8.
Cruze 1.6
Nubira 1.8
58.1
70.7
81.5
56.9
67.9
78.1
70.7 in
Width
67.9 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.1 in
Height
56.9 in
105.7
181.2
102.4
177.2
181.2 in
Length
177.2 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Cruze 1.6
Nubira 1.8
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4043 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.72 %
General
Cruze 1.6
Nubira 1.8
KL1J
Generation
KLAN
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Cruze 1.6
Nubira 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
111 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5800 rpm
Cruze 1.6
111 hp
120 hp
Nubira 1.8
113 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Cruze 1.6
113 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Nubira 1.8
Performance
Cruze 1.6
Nubira 1.8
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Nubira 1.8
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27.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.07 lb/hp
Cruze 1.6
27.31 lb/hp
24.07 lb/hp
Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cruze 1.6
Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Cruze 1.6
35 mpg
26 mpg
Nubira 1.8
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
43 mpg
highway
33 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
548 mi
Range
409 mi
Cruze 1.6
548 mi
409 mi
Nubira 1.8
Environmental Impact
128.7 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
Cruze 1.6
128.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
Nubira 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cruze 1.6
Nubira 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
