The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 (05 - 05) vs. VW Jetta 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 17,000
€ 21,700
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 2.1 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Jetta 1.2 TSI.
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
56.9
67.9
78.1
58.3
70
79.5
67.9 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
177.2
104.4
182.8
177.2 in
Length
182.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
2833 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
3737 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.29 %
General
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
KLAN
Generation
162
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
120 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
122 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.6 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
23.61 lb/hp
27.6 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
31 mpg
41 mpg
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
38 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
497 mi
Range
600 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
497 mi
600 mi
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
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).
108 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
142.1 kWh
108 kWh
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.2 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
