The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.7 D (12 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Nubira 1.6 (05 - 06)
€ 21,000

€ 15,000

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Cruze 1.7 D is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Nubira 1.6.
Cruze 1.7 D
Nubira 1.6
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 1.7 D
Nubira 1.6
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4301 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3671 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.33 %

General
Cruze 1.7 D
Nubira 1.6
KL1J
Generation
KLAN
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Cruze 1.7 D
Nubira 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5800 rpm
Cruze 1.7 D
128 hp
108 hp
Nubira 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Cruze 1.7 D
221 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Nubira 1.6
Performance
Cruze 1.7 D
Nubira 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Cruze 1.7 D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Nubira 1.6
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25.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.62 lb/hp
Cruze 1.7 D
25.84 lb/hp
25.62 lb/hp
Nubira 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Cruze 1.7 D
Nubira 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Cruze 1.7 D
52 mpg
33 mpg
Nubira 1.6
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
828 mi
Range
525 mi
Cruze 1.7 D
828 mi
525 mi
Nubira 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
134.5 kWh
Cruze 1.7 D
92.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Nubira 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Cruze 1.7 D
Nubira 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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