The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 (05 - 05) vs. VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI DSG (05 - 08)
€ 17,000
€ 28,200
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 Turbo FSI.
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
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 Turbo FSI
2833 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
3737 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.35 %
General
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
KLAN
Generation
1K5/1KM
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 Turbo FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
120 hp
197 hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
122 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
145 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 Turbo FSI
▶ REPLAY
23.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
23.61 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
31 mpg
30 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
38 mpg
highway
38 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
497 mi
Range
432 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
497 mi
432 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
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).
149.7 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
142.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
