Vauxhall - Nova CC-1.4i (60 Hp)

Vauxhall - Nova CC

Last updated - June 27, 2025, 11:49 p.m.

Details	-
Brand	Vauxhall
Model	Nova
Generation	Nova CC
Modification	1.4i (60 Hp)
Start Of Production	1990
End Of Production	1993

Performance

The Nova offers moderate performance with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 15 seconds and a top speed of 155 km/h. It has a drag coefficient of 0.37, indicating moderate aerodynamic efficiency.

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Rating
Acceleration 0 100 Kmh	15 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph	15 sec
Max Speed	155 km/h 96.31 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd	0.37

Body & Dimensions

The Nova is a hatchback car with 5 seats and 3-5 doors. It has a length of 3622 mm (142.6 in.), width of 1535 mm (60.43 in.), and height of 1364 mm (53.7 in.). The wheelbase is 2343 mm (92.24 in.), with a front track of 1320 mm (51.97 in.) and rear track of 1300 mm (51.18 in.). The minimum turning circle is 9.4 m (30.84 ft.).

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Rating
Body Type	Hatchback
Seats	5
Doors	3-5
Length	3622 mm 142.6 in.
Width	1535 mm 60.43 in.
Height	1364 mm 53.7 in.
Wheelbase	2343 mm 92.24 in.
Front Track	1320 mm 51.97 in.
Rear Track	1300 mm 51.18 in.
Min Turning Circle	9.4 m 30.84 ft.

Fuel Consumption

The Nova is a fuel-efficient car with a fuel consumption rate of 8.6 liters per 100 kilometers in urban areas, making it a great option for city driving. It runs on petrol (gasoline) and has a moderate fuel consumption rate.

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Rating
Fuel Type	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban	8.6 l/100 km 27.35 US mpg 32.85 UK mpg 11.63 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The Nova features a 1.4L inline-4 engine producing 60 hp and 103 Nm of torque, powering the front wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission. Its power output is competitive in its segment.

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Rating
Powertrain Architecture	Internal Combustion engine
Power	60 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power Per Litre	43.2 Hp/l
Torque	103 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 75.97 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.
Engine Layout	Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code	C14NZ
Engine Displacement	1388 cm3 84.7 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Configuration	Inline
Cylinder Bore	77.6 mm 3.06 in.
Piston Stroke	73.4 mm 2.89 in.
Compression Ratio	9.4
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder	2
Fuel Injection System	Single-point injection
Engine Aspiration	Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain	OHC
Engine Oil Capacity	3 l 3.17 US qt \| 2.64 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification	10W-40 / ACEA A2, ACEA A3
Coolant	5.7 l 6.02 US qt \| 5.02 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel	Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox	5 gears, manual transmission

Brakes

The Nova is a compact car with ventilated discs in the front and drum brakes in the rear. It comes with 165/65 R14 tires and 14-inch wheel rims.

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Rating
Front Brakes	Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes	Drum
Tires Size	165/65 R14
Wheel Rims Size	14

Weight & Capacity

The Nova is a compact car with a kerb weight of 850 kg and a maximum weight of 1335 kg. It has a weight-to-power ratio of 14.2 kg/Hp and a weight-to-torque ratio of 8.3 kg/Nm. The car has a trunk boot space of 260-1150 liters and a fuel tank capacity of 42 liters.

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Rating
Weight To Power Ratio	14.2 kg/Hp, 70.6 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	8.3 kg/Nm, 121.2 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight	850 kg 1873.93 lbs.
Max Weight	1335 kg 2943.17 lbs.
Max Load	485 kg 1069.24 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum	260 l 9.18 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum	1150 l 40.61 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity	42 l 11.1 US gal \| 9.24 UK gal