The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 (05 - 06) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.4T Automatic (13 - 14)
€ 17,500

€ 24,000

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nubira 1.8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Cruze 1.4T.
Nubira 1.8
Cruze 1.4T
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 1.8
Cruze 1.4T
2833 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
3737 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4151 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.45 %

General
Nubira 1.8
Cruze 1.4T
KLAN
Generation
KL1J
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Nubira 1.8
Cruze 1.4T
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4900 rpm
Nubira 1.8
119 hp
138 hp
Cruze 1.4T
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Nubira 1.8
125 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Cruze 1.4T
Performance
Nubira 1.8
Cruze 1.4T
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Nubira 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Cruze 1.4T
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23.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.49 lb/hp
Nubira 1.8
23.81 lb/hp
21.49 lb/hp
Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nubira 1.8
Cruze 1.4T
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Nubira 1.8
32 mpg
37 mpg
Cruze 1.4T
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
504 mi
Range
592 mi
Nubira 1.8
504 mi
592 mi
Cruze 1.4T
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Nubira 1.8
140.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Cruze 1.4T
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nubira 1.8
Cruze 1.4T
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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