The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 Automatic (05 - 06)
€ 20,600
€ 18,500
€ 20,600
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 1.6 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 1.6
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 1.6
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
2961 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.47 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BSE
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
119 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
101 hp
119 hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6
109 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
▶ REPLAY
29.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6
29.32 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6
32 mpg
27 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
24 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
462 mi
Range
424 mi
VW Jetta 1.6
462 mi
424 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 1.6
140.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
