The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8 Automatic (05 - 10) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 21,200

€ 25,200

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 TDI.
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.88 %

General
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
KLAN
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 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
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
119 hp
104 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.08 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
25.56 lb/hp
31.08 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
27 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
35 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
424 mi
Range
712 mi
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
424 mi
712 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
166.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft








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