The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 (05 - 05) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 08)
€ 17,000
€ 27,300
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2833 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
3737 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.63 %
General
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
120 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
122 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.22 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
23.61 lb/hp
22.22 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
31 mpg
39 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
38 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
497 mi
Range
560 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
497 mi
560 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
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).
125.5 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
142.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1343 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
