The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 (05 - 06) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion (07 - 09)
€ 17,500

€ 23,300

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI BlueMotion.
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
2833 lb
Curb Weight
3183 lb
3737 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
351 lb
11.03 %

General
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
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 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BKC
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
119 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
23.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.61 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
23.81 lb/hp
30.61 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
32 mpg
51 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
24 mpg
city
40 mpg
40 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
743 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
504 mi
743 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
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).
94.6 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
140.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI BlueMotion
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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