The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG Automatic (05 - 05) vs. VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09)
€ 20,000
€ 24,500
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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.
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.2 %
General
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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
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
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.93 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
24.07 lb/hp
30.93 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
24 mpg
40 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
30 mpg
highway
47 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
261 mi
Range
579 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
261 mi
579 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
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).
121.3 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
147.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
No data
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 LPG
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
