The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.6 (12 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 Automatic (05 - 05)
€ 19,800

€ 18,000

€ 19,800
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
122 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5800 rpm
Cruze 1.6
122 hp
120 hp
Nubira 1.8
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Cruze 1.6
114 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Nubira 1.8
Performance
Cruze 1.6
Nubira 1.8
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec

Cruze 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Nubira 1.8
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24.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.07 lb/hp
Cruze 1.6
24.84 lb/hp
24.07 lb/hp
Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cruze 1.6
Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Cruze 1.6
36 mpg
26 mpg
Nubira 1.8
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
33 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
409 mi
Cruze 1.6
565 mi
409 mi
Nubira 1.8
Environmental Impact
125 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
125 kWh
172.4 kWh
Nubira 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
249 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
13.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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