The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8 (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI (10 - 13)
€ 20,000

€ 19,400

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8 is 1.8 inches longer, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI.
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
57.5
67.9
78.1
59.2
70.1
78.9
67.9 in
Width
70.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
57.5 in
Height
59.2 in
102.4
180.3
101.5
178.5
180.3 in
Length
178.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %

General
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
KLAN
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
119 hp
84 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
125 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.36 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
25.1 lb/hp
35.36 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
32 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
40 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
610 mi
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
504 mi
610 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
106.1 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
140.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








39.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft