2007 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Nubira and 2007 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Nubira. (108 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 277 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Nubira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Passat (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Nubira. (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Nubira. 2007 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2007 Chevrolet Nubira has manual transmission. 2007 Chevrolet Nubira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Nubira | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Nubira | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1532 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
