The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8 (05 - 05) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 17,200
€ 20,100
€ 17,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.6.
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
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 1.6
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %
General
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
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 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CCS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
120 hp
101 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
122 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
▶ REPLAY
24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.41 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
24.89 lb/hp
29.41 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
31 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
38 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
497 mi
Range
475 mi
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
497 mi
475 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
136.5 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
142.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1197 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
39.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft
