The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6 (05 - 06) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (05 - 08)
€ 15,000
€ 26,600
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Nubira 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
56.9
67.9
78.1
57.4
70.1
78.9
67.9 in
Width
70.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.9 in
Height
57.4 in
102.4
177.2
101.4
179.3
177.2 in
Length
179.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3671 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
13.15 %
General
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
KLAN
Generation
1K5/1KM
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*BLG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
108 hp
168 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
111 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
25.62 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
33 mpg
32 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
40 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
525 mi
Range
468 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
525 mi
468 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
134.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
