BMW 3 series engine produces 28 HP more power than Chevrolet Nubira, whereas torque is 39 NM more than Chevrolet Nubira. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.9
7.5
Real fuel consumption:
9.0 l/100km
8.3 l/100km
The Chevrolet Nubira is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Nubira, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Nubira.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
750 km in combined cycle
800 km in combined cycle
960 km on highway
960 km on highway
660 km with real consumption
720 km with real consumption
Chevrolet Nubira gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Drive type
Wheel drive type:
Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Dimensions
Length:
4.52 m
4.50 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.72 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.44 m
BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 2 cm longer than the Chevrolet Nubira, 10 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
460 litres
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Turning diameter:
11 meters
10.4 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Nubira, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
