The Nova offers a balanced performance with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 12.5 seconds and a top speed of 173 km/h. Its drag coefficient of 0.37 suggests good aerodynamic efficiency.
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Acceleration 0 100 Kmh
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 62 Mph
12.5 sec
Max Speed
173 km/h 107.5 mph
Drag Coefficient Cd
0.37
Body & Dimensions
The Nova is a compact hatchback with a length of 14.62 feet, width of 6.04 feet, and height of 5.37 feet. It has a wheelbase of 9.24 feet and a turning radius of 30.84 feet. It has 5 seats and 3-5 doors.
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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
1385 mm 54.53 in.
Rear Track
1390 mm 54.72 in.
Min Turning Circle
9.4 m 30.84 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The Nova is a petrol-powered car with an urban fuel consumption of 8.7 liters per 100 kilometers, equivalent to 27.04 US mpg or 32.47 UK mpg.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
8.7 l/100 km 27.04 US mpg 32.47 UK mpg 11.49 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Nova is a front-wheel drive car powered by a 1.4-liter, 4-cylinder internal combustion engine that produces 82 horsepower and 113 Nm of torque. It has a 5-speed manual transmission and features a multi-port manifold injection fuel system.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
82 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
59 Hp/l
Torque
113 Nm @ 3400 rpm. 83.34 lb.-ft. @ 3400 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
C14SE
Engine Displacement
1389 cm3 84.76 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
9.8
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHC
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 l 3.7 US qt | 3.08 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 car model is Nova, it is equipped with ventilated disc brakes in the front and drum brakes at the rear. The tire size is 165/70 R13 and the wheel rim size is 13 inches.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Drum
Tires Size
165/70 R13
Wheel Rims Size
13
Weight & Capacity
The Nova is a lightweight car with a kerb weight of 865 kg and a maximum weight of 1335 kg. It has a decent power-to-weight ratio of 10.5 kg/Hp and a torque-to-weight ratio of 7.7 kg/Nm. The car has a spacious trunk with a minimum capacity of 260 liters and a maximum capacity of 1150 liters. It also has a fuel tank capacity of 42 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
10.5 kg/Hp, 94.8 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.7 kg/Nm, 130.6 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
865 kg 1907 lbs.
Max Weight
1335 kg 2943.17 lbs.
Max Load
470 kg 1036.17 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
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Vauxhall - Nova CC
The length of the Nova is 14.62 feet.
The Nova has 5 seats.
The turning radius of the Nova is 30.84 feet.
The Nova accelerates from 0-60 mph in 12.5 seconds.
The Nova has a maximum speed of 173 km/h (107.5 mph).
The Nova has a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.37, indicating good aerodynamic efficiency.
Petrol (Gasoline)
8.7 liters per 100 kilometers
27.04 US mpg
The engine displacement of the Nova is 1389 cm3 or 84.76 cu. in.
The Nova has a multi-port manifold injection fuel system.
The Nova has a 5-speed manual transmission.
Ventilated disc brakes are used in the front and drum brakes are used at the rear.
The tire size is 165/70 R13.
The wheel rim size is 13 inches.
The Nova's engine capacity ranged from 1.9 to 5.0 liters, depending on the model and year.
Yes, the Nova was a very popular car during its production run, with over 4 million units sold in the United States alone.
The Nova's transmission type varied depending on the model and year, but it typically included a 3-speed automatic or a 4-speed manual transmission.
