Chevrolet Nubira 2005 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 147 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Nubira is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Nubira engine produces 4 HP more power than Opel Astra, but torque is 3 NM less than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Nubira reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra, 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 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Nubira gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Cruze | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Nubira might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Chevrolet Nubira is smaller. Chevrolet Nubira is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Nubira is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1590 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Nubira is 0.7 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Chevrolet Nubira can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`163 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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