The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI (05 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Nubira 1.6 (05 - 06)
€ 24,800

€ 15,000

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.4 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Chevrolet Nubira 1.6.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
57.4
70.1
78.9
56.9
67.9
78.1
70.1 in
Width
67.9 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
101.4
179.3
102.4
177.2
179.3 in
Length
177.2 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
3137 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3671 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.79 %

General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
1K5/1KM
Generation
KLAN
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BLG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
168 hp
108 hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
138 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
▶ REPLAY
18.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.62 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
18.67 lb/hp
25.62 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
33 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
468 mi
Range
525 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
468 mi
525 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
134.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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