The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8 (05 - 10)
€ 22,700
€ 20,000
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI is 1.8 inches shorter, 2.2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8.
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
59.2
70.1
78.9
57.5
67.9
78.1
70.1 in
Width
67.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
59.2 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
178.5
102.4
180.3
178.5 in
Length
180.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
3106 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.83 %
General
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
1KM
Generation
KLAN
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
104 hp
119 hp
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
Performance
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
▶ REPLAY
29.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.1 lb/hp
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
29.87 lb/hp
25.1 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
32 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
45 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
579 mi
Range
504 mi
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
579 mi
504 mi
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf SportWagen 1.2 TSI
Chevrolet Nubira Wagon 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft
42.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.9 cu ft
