The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8 LPG (05 - 09) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Natural Gas) (17 - 18)
€ 21,800
€ 25,600
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 LPG is 0.5 inches longer, 2.9 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8 LPG
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.5
67.9
78.1
58.3
70.8
79.8
67.9 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
102.4
180.3
103.1
179.8
180.3 in
Length
179.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8 LPG
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %
General
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8 LPG
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
KLAN
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8 LPG
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8 LPG
119 hp
108 hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8 LPG
125 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8 LPG
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8 LPG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
25.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.82 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8 LPG
25.1 lb/hp
27.82 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8 LPG
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
( 20 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8 LPG
20 MPGe
7 MPGe
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
21 mpg
city
17 lb
35 mpg
highway
10.6 lb
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
33 lb
351 mi
Range
259 mi
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8 LPG
351 mi
259 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
125.4 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).
26.4 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8 LPG
125.4 kWh
26.4 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
No data
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8 LPG
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
11.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft








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














