The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 Automatic (05 - 05) vs. VW Jetta 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 18,000
€ 24,000
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3069 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.9 %
General
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
KLAN
Generation
162
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
120 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.51 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
24.07 lb/hp
29.51 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
26 mpg
52 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
33 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
409 mi
Range
759 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
409 mi
759 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
172.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
