The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 (05 - 06) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (08 - 10)
€ 17,500
€ 24,800
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 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 1.8
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 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
2833 lb
Curb Weight
3161 lb
3737 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.38 %
General
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
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 manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CAV*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
119 hp
158 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
125 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.01 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
23.81 lb/hp
20.01 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
32 mpg
36 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
518 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
504 mi
518 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
140.2 kWh
125 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
