The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 (05 - 06) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 09)
€ 17,500
€ 22,300
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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.
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6
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
2833 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
3737 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
7.14 %
General
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BSE
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
119 hp
101 hp
VW Jetta 1.6
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
125 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
▶ REPLAY
23.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.21 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
23.81 lb/hp
30.21 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
32 mpg
29 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
24 mpg
city
21 mpg
40 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
417 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
504 mi
417 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
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).
155.3 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
140.2 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
