The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 (05 - 06) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08)
€ 17,500
€ 21,300
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 1.6 FSI.
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
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 1.6 FSI
2833 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
3737 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.52 %
General
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
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 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BLF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
119 hp
113 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
125 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
23.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.26 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
23.81 lb/hp
26.26 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
32 mpg
34 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
40 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
495 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
504 mi
495 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
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).
130.7 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
140.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
