The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 Automatic (05 - 05) vs. VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (05 - 08)
€ 18,000
€ 23,400
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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 1.4 TSI
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.55 %
General
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
KLAN
Generation
1K5/1KM
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 manual 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
*BMY*
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
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
120 hp
138 hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
122 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
24.07 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
26 mpg
33 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
33 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
482 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
409 mi
482 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
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).
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
172.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 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
1087 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
