The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 (05 - 05) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 17,000

€ 31,600

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
2833 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
3737 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.55 %

General
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
120 hp
207 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
122 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.47 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
23.61 lb/hp
15.47 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
31 mpg
31 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
38 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
497 mi
Range
450 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
497 mi
450 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 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).
144 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
142.1 kWh
144 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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