2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2010 Chevrolet Nubira
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Nubira is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 143 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Nubira.
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2008 Volkswagen Passat | 2010 Chevrolet Nubira | |
Make | Volkswagen | Chevrolet |
Model | Passat | Nubira |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.9 mm | 81.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |