The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 (05 - 06) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF (09 - 10)
€ 17,500
€ 23,400
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 TDI DPF.
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
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 TDI DPF
2833 lb
Curb Weight
3157 lb
3737 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
324 lb
10.26 %
General
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
KLAN
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
119 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.36 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
23.81 lb/hp
30.36 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
32 mpg
50 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
727 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
504 mi
727 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
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).
96.7 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
140.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
