The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6 (05 - 06) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0 D Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 15,000

€ 23,200

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nubira 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Cruze 2.0 D.
Nubira 1.6
Cruze 2.0 D
56.9
67.9
78.1
58.1
70.7
81.5
67.9 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
56.9 in
Height
58.1 in
102.4
177.2
105.7
181.2
177.2 in
Length
181.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Nubira 1.6
Cruze 2.0 D
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
3671 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4317 lb

Weight Difference:
683 lb
19.8 %

General
Nubira 1.6
Cruze 2.0 D
KLAN
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nubira 1.6
Cruze 2.0 D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nubira 1.6
108 hp
148 hp
Cruze 2.0 D
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nubira 1.6
111 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Cruze 2.0 D
Performance
Nubira 1.6
Cruze 2.0 D
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Nubira 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Cruze 2.0 D
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25.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.31 lb/hp
Nubira 1.6
25.62 lb/hp
23.31 lb/hp
Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nubira 1.6
Cruze 2.0 D
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Nubira 1.6
33 mpg
35 mpg
Cruze 2.0 D
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
525 mi
Range
557 mi
Nubira 1.6
525 mi
557 mi
Cruze 2.0 D
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
137.9 kWh
Nubira 1.6
134.5 kWh
137.9 kWh
Cruze 2.0 D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nubira 1.6
Cruze 2.0 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data