The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 (05 - 05) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.7 D (12 - 13)
€ 17,000
€ 22,500
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nubira 1.8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Cruze 1.7 D.
Nubira 1.8
Cruze 1.7 D
56.9
67.9
78.1
58.1
70.7
81.5
67.9 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
56.9 in
Height
58.1 in
102.4
177.2
105.7
181.2
177.2 in
Length
181.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Nubira 1.8
Cruze 1.7 D
2833 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3737 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4301 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.33 %
General
Nubira 1.8
Cruze 1.7 D
KLAN
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Nubira 1.8
Cruze 1.7 D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
120 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Nubira 1.8
120 hp
128 hp
Cruze 1.7 D
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Nubira 1.8
122 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Cruze 1.7 D
Performance
Nubira 1.8
Cruze 1.7 D
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Nubira 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
Cruze 1.7 D
▶ REPLAY
23.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.84 lb/hp
Nubira 1.8
23.61 lb/hp
25.84 lb/hp
Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nubira 1.8
Cruze 1.7 D
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Nubira 1.8
31 mpg
52 mpg
Cruze 1.7 D
24 mpg
city
43 mpg
38 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
497 mi
Range
828 mi
Nubira 1.8
497 mi
828 mi
Cruze 1.7 D
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Nubira 1.8
142.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Cruze 1.7 D
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nubira 1.8
Cruze 1.7 D
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
