The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 Automatic (05 - 05) vs. Chevrolet Cruze Sedan 1.8 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 18,000

€ 22,100

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Nubira 1.8 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Cruze 1.8.
Nubira 1.8
Cruze 1.8
56.9
67.9
78.1
58.1
70.7
81.5
67.9 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.5 in
56.9 in
Height
58.1 in
102.4
177.2
105.7
181.2
177.2 in
Length
181.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Nubira 1.8
Cruze 1.8
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4076 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.74 %

General
Nubira 1.8
Cruze 1.8
KLAN
Generation
KL1J
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Nubira 1.8
Cruze 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 6200 rpm
Nubira 1.8
120 hp
139 hp
Cruze 1.8
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
130 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Nubira 1.8
122 lb‑ft
130 lb‑ft
Cruze 1.8
Performance
Nubira 1.8
Cruze 1.8
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Nubira 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Cruze 1.8
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24.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.04 lb/hp
Nubira 1.8
24.07 lb/hp
22.04 lb/hp
Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nubira 1.8
Cruze 1.8
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Nubira 1.8
26 mpg
32 mpg
Cruze 1.8
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
409 mi
Range
504 mi
Nubira 1.8
409 mi
504 mi
Cruze 1.8
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
140.2 kWh
Nubira 1.8
172.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Cruze 1.8
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nubira 1.8
Cruze 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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