The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6 (05 - 06) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 2.0TD Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 15,000

€ 26,000

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 2.0TD.
Nubira 1.6
Cruze 2.0TD
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 2.0TD
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3671 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4440 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.77 %

General
Nubira 1.6
Cruze 2.0TD
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 2.0TD
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
161 hp
at 3800 rpm
Nubira 1.6
108 hp
161 hp
Cruze 2.0TD
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Nubira 1.6
111 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Cruze 2.0TD
Performance
Nubira 1.6
Cruze 2.0TD
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Nubira 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Cruze 2.0TD
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25.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
Nubira 1.6
25.62 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nubira 1.6
Cruze 2.0TD
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Nubira 1.6
33 mpg
40 mpg
Cruze 2.0TD
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
525 mi
Range
632 mi
Nubira 1.6
525 mi
632 mi
Cruze 2.0TD
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).
121.3 kWh
Nubira 1.6
134.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Cruze 2.0TD
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nubira 1.6
Cruze 2.0TD
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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