BMW 3 series 2002 vs Chevrolet Nubira 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 121 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Nubira is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 6 HP less power than Chevrolet Nubira, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Chevrolet Nubira. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Nubira, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Nubira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 2 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Nubira, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 404 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 31 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Nubira. The Chevrolet Nubira may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Nubira, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
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