The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 (05 - 05) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (11 - 14)
€ 17,000
€ 27,900
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
2833 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3737 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.87 %
General
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
120 hp
158 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
122 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
23.61 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
31 mpg
39 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
38 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
497 mi
Range
570 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
497 mi
570 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
142.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
