Chevrolet Nubira 2005 vs Toyota Yaris 2003
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Nubira engine produces 3 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, Chevrolet Nubira reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Nubira consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Nubira could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Nubira consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Nubira gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 28 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Cruze | Used also on Toyota Urban Cruiser | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Nubira engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Chevrolet Nubira 2005 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality.
Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Nubira 2005 1.6 engine Toyota Yaris 2003 1.5 engine: The NZ engine series was specifically developed by Toyota for compact cars. First introduced in 1997, these engines are still in production today, proving their longevity and reliability. With proper ... More about Toyota Yaris 2003 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 3.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
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Chevrolet Nubira is larger, but slightly lower. Chevrolet Nubira is 86 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 6 cm wider, while the height of Chevrolet Nubira is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 950 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Nubira is 0.2 metres less than that of the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`163 | 1`390 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
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