BMW 3 series 2001 vs Chevrolet Nubira 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 161 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 21 HP more power than Chevrolet Nubira, whereas torque is 39 NM more than Chevrolet Nubira. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Nubira. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 720 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: | 4.47 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 3 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Nubira, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 405 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1225 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, 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: | 1`820 kg | 1`695 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`320 kg | 1`210 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 485 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2000 | |
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