The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG Automatic (05 - 05) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 09)
€ 20,000

€ 22,900

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG 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 1.9 TDI DPF.
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
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 LPG
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.76 %

General
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
KLAN
Generation
1K5/1KM
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BKC
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
120 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
120 hp
104 hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
24.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
24.07 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
24 mpg
45 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
30 mpg
highway
53 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
261 mi
Range
657 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
261 mi
657 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
147.4 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).
107 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
147.4 kWh
107 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
No data
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data