The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI DSG (05 - 09) vs. Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 Automatic (05 - 05)
€ 24,500
€ 18,000
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.9 TDI 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 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
3217 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.2 %
General
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
1K5/1KM
Generation
KLAN
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BKC
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Performance
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
▶ REPLAY
30.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.07 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
30.93 lb/hp
24.07 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
40 mpg
26 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
47 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
579 mi
Range
409 mi
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
579 mi
409 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
172.4 kWh
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
121.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.9 TDI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
