The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 Automatic (05 - 06)
€ 26,600
€ 18,500
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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
3201 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.78 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic 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)
*CAV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
158 hp
119 hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
137 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
▶ REPLAY
20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
20.26 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
27 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
534 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
534 mi
424 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
166.7 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
