The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (07 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 (05 - 05)
€ 25,100
€ 17,000
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 1.8.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
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 1.8
3212 lb
Curb Weight
2833 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3737 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.8 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BMY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
138 hp
120 hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
▶ REPLAY
23.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.61 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
23.28 lb/hp
23.61 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
33 mpg
31 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
497 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
482 mi
497 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
134.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
