The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI DSG (05 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Nubira 1.8 (05 - 05)
€ 28,200
€ 17,000
€ 28,200
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 2.0 Turbo FSI 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 2.0 Turbo FSI
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 2.0 Turbo FSI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
3232 lb
Curb Weight
2833 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3737 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
12.35 %
General
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
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 2.0 Turbo FSI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
197 hp
120 hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
207 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Performance
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
145 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.61 lb/hp
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
16.41 lb/hp
23.61 lb/hp
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
30 mpg
31 mpg
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
22 mpg
city
24 mpg
38 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
432 mi
Range
497 mi
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
432 mi
497 mi
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Environmental Impact
149.7 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 2.0 Turbo FSI
149.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo FSI
Chevrolet Nubira 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1089 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
